Scholars@Duke
Goldis Malek

Goldis Malek

Joseph A.C. Wadsworth Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery
Box 3802 Med Ctr, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
Albert Eye Research Institute, Room 4006, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections

RPE-Choroid Interactions: Bridging Cellular Communication in Retinal Health and Disease

Book section · January 1, 2025 The retinal pigment epithelium plays a pivotal role in retinal health and function. It however does not work in isolation, rather it collaborates closely with adjacent tissues, including the photoreceptors on the apical side and Bruch's membrane and the ch ... Full text Cite

Models of pathologies associated with age-related macular degeneration and their utilities in drug discovery

Book section · January 1, 2020 Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the elderly in the developed world, with an ever-increasing prevalence in the developing world. The complexity of the disease and lack of effective therapies speak to the necessity of ... Full text Cite