Roles
Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology
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Biography
Hong Jiang, MD Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the University of Miami. She earned her medical degree from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. She received her Ph.D. at the University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, China. Dr. Jiang completed her Neurology residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital/the University of Miami in Miami and the Neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/the University of Miami.
As a neuro-ophthalmologist at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Jiang specializes in diagnosing and treating various neuro-ophthalmologic disorders, such as vision loss due to brain tumor or dementia, optic neuritis, and double vision. In the Department of Neurology, Dr. Jiang has expertise in evaluating and treating various neurologic diseases such as memory disorders, headaches, spine diseases, and Multiple Sclerosis.
Dr. Jiang’s research interest is to study the ocular microvascular dysfunction in ocular and central nervous system diseases, such as dry eye, dementia, and multiple sclerosis. She has numerous publications in ocular microvascular function studies. She is studying the vascular pathway in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Jiang is a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). -
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Teaching Interests
Educating trainees in the science and art of neuro-ophthalmology complements my work in patient care. Besides teaching trainees about the intellectual aspects of neuro-ophthalmology by giving morning lectures to Ophthalmology residents and noon conferences to Neurology residents, I have been modeling clinical practice for the trainees in outpatient, inpatient, and consult services. I treasure the many interactions I have had with my residents and fellows who have provided novel perspectives and created a stimulating environment through their unlimited drive to learn and absorb new information. Such instances give me a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in the knowledge that I am not only helping the patients, but also playing my role in the professional growth of students and the field of medicine. In addition to my teaching responsibilities at the University of Miami, I also enjoy giving lectures in national and international symposiums that spread advancements in neuro-ophthalmological research and patient care. -
Research Interests
As a clinician-scientist in Neuro-ophthalmology, I have been excited to explore the many facets of the retina, especially its role as an extension of the nervous system, and scientifically interpret the saying “the eyes are the window to the soul” or, in this case, the brain. The retina and brain have the exact embryological origin and similar anatomical and physiological features. Hence, retinal vascular circulatory abnormalities and retinal neuronal structure alteration could represent or mimic central nervous system pathology. Working with the outstanding engineering team at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and extraordinary clinician-scientists in the Department of Neurology, I have been exploring the retinal biomarkers of various devastating neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, my clinical research has focused on Multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorder affecting young adults, and it is featured with the relentless progression of neurological disabilities. With the support from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society research grants, we found that macular hypoperfusion and decreased microvascular density exist in relapsing-remitting MS patients compared to the age and gender-matched normal controls. These findings proposed possible vascular contribution to the neurodegeneration and progressive disability in MS pathophysiology. As a member of the International Multiple Sclerosis Visual System Consortium, I collaborate with top clinician-scientists worldwide to search for sensitive ocular biomarkers to monitor MS progression and therapeutic efficacy. The other major part of my research aims to establish the ocular biomarkers of age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Dementia. As a University of Miami McKnight Brain Institute member, I have been studying the retinal structural, functional, and vascular changes of AD and age-related cognitive decline. In summary, my research interests are as below:
- Ocular presentation of central nervous system disorders.
- Retinal biomarkers of neurologic diseases (multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson's disease)
- Retinal and optic nerve imaging -
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