Thomas J Wubben, MD, PhD

I am extremely appreciative and humbled to be part of the Michels Fellowship family. After completing my vitreoretinal fellowship training at the University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center, I joined the faculty at the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor and clinician-scientist.

My independent research laboratory tackles the root cause of vision loss in numerous retinal diseases, photoreceptor cell death. We study the interface of photoreceptor metabolism and survival to develop novel therapeutic paradigms for photoreceptor neuroprotection in order to prevent vision loss in the many people afflicted with retinal disorders. Additionally, I enjoy mentoring the residents and fellows, participating in clinical trials and clinical research projects. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing team of supportive clinicians and scientists.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son and keeping a keen eye on Chicago sports.