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Scott William Cousins

Robert Machemer, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery
Box 3802 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Wadsworth Building, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Robert Machemer, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology · 2006 - Present Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, Ophthalmology
Professor of Ophthalmology · 2005 - Present Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, Ophthalmology
Professor in the Department of Immunology · 2006 - Present Integrative Immunobiology, Basic Science Departments

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Vice-Chair, Strategic Planning, Department of Ophthalmology · 2020 - 2023 Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments
Vice-Chair, Research, Department of Ophthalmology · 2009 - 2019 Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments
Instructor, Temporary of Ophthalmology · 2005 - 2005 Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Vice Chair for Research
Medical Director, Duke Eye Center On-Campus Clinical Practice
Medical Director, Duke Eye Center (hospital-based) Imaging and Procedures Unit



Academic Positions Outside Duke


Assistant Professor · 1990 - 1995 University of Miami
Associate Professor · 1995 - 2002 University of Miami
Deputy Director Vascular Biology Inst · 1999 - 2005 University of Miami
Director of Research · 2000 - 2005 University of Miami
Professor · 2002 - 2005 University of Miami