Early in her tenure as a UW faculty member, Dr. Blodi was the reading center PI for the seminal anti-VEGF trials for wet AMD (Marina and Anchor) and has recently published a conclusive study on macular atrophy in wet AMD (Ophthal Retina. 2023 Aug;7(8):661-671). In 2014, Dr. Blodi became the medical director of the WRC …
Ellie Corkery is Associate Director of the Wisconsin Reading Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, bringing 26 years of expertise in retinal image evaluation and resource management. She is passionate about facilitating sponsor relations from RFP to data analysis, supporting strategic initiatives for WRC, and fostering collaborations through effective …
Dr. Domalpally is an ophthalmologist with a PhD in Clinical Investigation from the University of Wisconsin. As an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Dr. Domalpally is the Research Director of the Wisconsin Reading Center. Dr. Domalpally is at the forefront of retinal research involving novel imaging outcomes in multicenter retinal trials. One of her primary scientific …
Christine Hodges is a distinguished human resources and organizational development leader with over two decades of experience driving operational excellence in healthcare and academic settings. Currently serving as Associate Department Administrator for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Ophthalmology, Christine brings a unique combination of strategic vision, research, operational expertise, and military precision to complex …
Dr. Tom Saunders is an optometrist with extensive experience in clinical care, research, and ocular imaging. He currently serves as a Scientist at the Wisconsin Reading Center, where he contributes to clinical trials and research on age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. Previously, Dr. Saunders practiced for over a decade in a multidisciplinary hospital-based …
Morgan Schmit brings broad experience in clinical research and business development to the healthcare industry. Since beginning her career in research in 2021, she has demonstrated expertise in clinical trial operations and strategic growth initiatives across oncology, immunology, and eye care therapeutic areas. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, she developed comprehensive skills in patient recruitment, …