Ocular Surface Biology Lab

 

Our Research

 Leadership

Shiva Swamynathan, Ph.D., FARVO 

Professor, Department of Ophthalmology  
Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida  
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Room 2114
Tampa, FL - 33612.
Phone: 301-828-7778; Email: SS65@USF.edu

 

 

 

The Swamynathan Laboratory at the USF Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) is committed to providing a dynamic environment for research on the ocular surface. We are in a prime location amidst other dedicated research laboratories within the MCOM. Our mission is to expand our knowledge of the ocular surface through rigorous research and to foster the next generation of vision scientists. Those interested in pursuing a career in ocular surface research are encouraged to contact Dr. Swamynathan (SS65@USF.edu).

Meet our team

Research

Our Research

is focused on understanding the maturation and maintenance of the ocular surface using cell culture and transgenic mouse models. The image on the left displays a fluorescein-stained mouse ocular surface. The diffuse green stain identifies the areas where the ocular surface barrier is disrupted.

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