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Paulo Alexandre Ferreira

Associate Professor in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery
Duec 3802, 2351 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
2351 Erwin Road, Duec 3802, Aeri Bldg, Room 5002, Durham, NC 27710

Selected Grants


Organization and Function of Cellular Structure

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1975 - 2020

Genetic and Molecular Dissection of RanBP2-Mediated RanGTPase Functions

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2010 - 2015

Genetic and Molecular Analyses of Protein Biogenesis in the Neuroretina

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2010 - 2015

Autophagic Lysosomal Pathway and Glaucoma

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2010 - 2015

Gene and Protein Expression Profiling and Biomarkers in Experimental Glaucoma

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2009 - 2012

Structure-Function Analysis of RanBP2 in the Neuroretina

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1999 - 2008

Molecular Pathogenesis of Retinitis Pigmentosa Type 3

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2001 - 2006

External Relationships


  • European Science Foundation
  • Foundation for Rare Diseases

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