E.K. de Jong (Eiko)
Associate Principal Investigator - Donders Community for Medical Neuroscience
Associate Principal Investigator - Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
The research of Eiko de Jong (jPI) focuses on unraveling the mechanisms of diseases in several complex, multifactorial ophthalmological disorders. He specializes in genetic analyses (GWAS, WES) and functional studies (cell systems, biochemistry). He investigates whether biomarkers exist for age-related macular degeneration and central serous chorioretinopathy and explores whether these biomarkers relate to response to treatment in these diseases. His ultimate goal is to translate basic findings back to the clinic, help patients through a better understanding of their disease.