Kunal Parikh

Kunal Parikh is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.1 He is a faculty member in the Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute and the Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design in the Biomedical Engineering Department.12

Research and Expertise

Dr. Parikh's research focuses on:

• Developing biomedical solutions for unmet clinical needs, particularly in ophthalmology12
• Working with nanomaterials, drug delivery, and medical devices12
• Creating advanced biomaterials and devices that can safely integrate with human tissue1
• Modulating post-operative biological responses to reduce complications and improve surgical efficacy1

Education and Background

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University12
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University1
• Joined Johns Hopkins in 2012 to start his Ph.D.3

Notable Achievements and Roles

• Leads the Global Institute for Vision Equity (GIVE), an initiative focused on enabling equity in eye care globally15
• Co-founder and President of Access HEARS, a social enterprise providing affordable hearing care in Maryland1
• Former Executive Director of the Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University1
• Named in Forbes 30 under 304
• Recognized as one of the "Voices of Tomorrow" in global biotechnology4
• Received the Center for Nanomedicine Award for Research Excellence4

Dr. Parikh is particularly interested in enabling access to healthcare for vulnerable populations and works at the intersection of nanomaterials, drug delivery, and medicine to develop innovative solutions for critical medical needs.12