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Anterior segment optical coherence tomography angiography
Ang Han Nian, Marcus
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Ang Han Nian, M. (2019). Anterior segment optical coherence tomography angiography: Development and application of OCT angiography for corneal vascularisation. University of Groningen.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to acknowledge my family, Dr Chelvin Sng and Mstr. Avery Mark Ang for
supporting me during the pursuit of this program.
I would also like to thank Prof. Nomdo M. Jansonius for the excellent guidance and advice
through this PhD journey.
Sincere appreciation to my supervisors Prof. Leopold Schmetterer and Prof. Jodhbir S
Mehta for the support throughout the projects.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge my collaborators in Singapore Eye Research Institute
and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London UK for contributing to the success of each project in
various areas of clinical, imaging and laboratory aspects.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Marcus Ang, MBBS, MMED, MCI, FRCS is a Consultant, Cornea Service, SNEC and Associate Professor at DUKE University - NUS. He has currently more than 100 peer-reviewed publications (H-index=28), majority of which are first or corresponding author with JIF>2.0, focusing on translational research, such as corneal transplantation studying prognostic factors to improve outcomes. He has published a few book chapters, including one in the prestigious CORNEA. He has filed for several patents for ophthalmic devices and awarded several national grants to study cornea imaging and innovation. His research work has also been recognized by international awards and is a regular invited speaker at international conferences. He is a Clinical Lecturer at the National University of Singapore School of Medicine, teaching and mentoring undergraduates, post-graduates, and Residents. He has several past and present leadership positions, including Clinical Director of the Myopia Center, and Chair of the Ophthalmology Pharmacy & Therapeutics Council at the Singapore National Eye Center. He is also involved in the Leadership Development Program at the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is on several Ophthalmology society committees in Asia, including Chair of the Young Ophthalmology Chapter in Singapore. He is also heavily committed to charity work in the Ophthalmology field, running community projects with the Singapore Society of Ophthalmology. As Director of Global Clinic (www.global-clinic.org), he regularly organizes missions and travels to provide free cataract surgery in countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, India and Myanmar and was awarded the President’s Award for Volunteerism and Philanthropy in 2017 for his volunteer efforts and contributions to prevention of blindness programs in Singapore and the region.
