Jason Miller

Jason Miller is a prominent physician-scientist at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. He holds the positions of James Grosfeld Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science.13

Research Focus

Dr. Miller's clinical practice and research are dedicated to medical retina, with a particular emphasis on age-related macular degeneration (AMD).1 His laboratory focuses on dry AMD, studying the lipid biology and metabolism of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells, which are the primary cell type affected by this disease.1

Academic Roles

In addition to his professorship roles, Dr. Miller is:

• A member of the Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design1
• Director of the James Grosfeld Initiative for Dry AMD, a comprehensive research program at the Kellogg Eye Center2
• Affiliated with the Graduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology4

Research Contributions

Dr. Miller has published numerous journal articles on topics related to retinal diseases and AMD. Some of his recent work includes:

• Studies on oxygen consumption rates in retinal pigment epithelial cultures
• Investigations into retinal pigment epithelial ketogenesis
• Research on drug approvals for geographic atrophy treatment

Clinical Expertise

As a physician, Dr. Miller specializes in medical retina and has a particular focus on age-related macular degeneration.1 He is available to mentor other professionals in the field.

Dr. Miller's work at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center combines cutting-edge research with clinical practice, contributing significantly to the understanding and treatment of retinal diseases, especially AMD.