Dr. Laxmi Gella is a distinguished academic luminary, currently gracing the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Hyderabad with her expertise as an Assistant Professor. She is a proud alumna of the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, India, where she achieved her doctoral degree in 2018, further cementing her academic prowess.
Her academic journey is punctuated by her active involvement in pivotal epidemiological investigations at the renowned Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya. She played a key role in the "Sankara Nethralaya Diabetic Retinopathy Epidemiology and Molecular-genetics Study" (SN-DREAMS II and SN-DREAMS III), as well as the "Sankara Nethralaya Chennai Age Related Eye Study" (SN-CARE), lending her unique expertise to these groundbreaking studies.
Dr. Gella's research interests are a testament to her commitment to advancing the field of Ophthalmology. She has a keen focus on Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-related Macular Degeneration, and Retinal Imaging. Her doctoral thesis, a profound exploration of "Structural and Functional Correlations in Diabetic Retinopathy," is a testament to her profound understanding and passion for her chosen field.
She has made significant scholarly contributions to the field, with her research findings being published in a plethora of national and international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Her prolific output, which includes an impressive total of 37 publications in the domains of Diabetic Retinopathy, Imaging, and Occupational Optometry, underscores her dedication to the dissemination of knowledge and her commitment to the advancement of medical science.