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Alan David Proia

Professor of Pathology
Pathology
DUMC 3712, Durham, NC 27710
3078 Davison Bldg, Duke Hospital South (Duke Clinics), Durham, NC

Overview


My research interests are focused on the pathology and genesis of diseases affecting the eye and adjacent structures.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Pathology · 2004 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Ophthalmology · 2018 - Present Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Soft-Tissue Chondroma of the Eyelid.

Journal Article Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · March 2025 A woman in her early 20s underwent excision of a 6-mm diameter, tender, mobile mass in the temporal left upper eyelid associated with eyelid swelling and blurred vision. Surgery disclosed a large tarsal lesion that appeared to be a cyst but was found to be ... Full text Link to item Cite

Dermoid Cyst of Conjunctival Origin Attached to the Tarsus in a Pediatric Patient.

Journal Article Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · March 2025 Dermoid cysts of cutaneous origin are common orbital lesions, whereas dermoid cysts of conjunctival origin are rare. The authors present a case of a dermoid cyst of conjunctival origin that was attached to the tarsus in a pediatric patient. A 2-year-old bo ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Novartis Pharma AG · 2017 - 2021

Monocytes in Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2016 - 2019

NEI Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award (K12)

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2004 - 2016

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Education, Training & Certifications


Cornell University · 1980 M.D.
Rockefeller University · 1979 Ph.D.