William Dupps, M.D., Ph.D.
| Appointed: |
2004 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Ophthalmology
Biomedical Engineering
Transplantation Center
Biographical Sketch
William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD, a refractive surgeon and corneal specialist who has a strong interest in ocular biomechanics, joined the staff Cole Eye Institute in July 2006 and has a joint appointment in Biomedical Engineering at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute.
Dr. Dupps earned his master's and doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering at The Ohio State University in 1995 and 1998, respectively, followed by a medical degree in 2000 from the same institution. He completed a residency at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in 2004. He was the first fellow to complete a two-year Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the Cole Eye Institute, a program designed to emphasize training of clinician-scientists.
He also completed a fellowship in ocular gene therapy at the National Eye Institute in 1996 and studied under a Medical Scientist Training Program Fellowship as a Presidential Fellow at The Ohio State University from 1997 to 2000.
Dr. Dupps' memberships include the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the International Society of Optical Engineering. He is author of several book chapters and peer-reviewed scientific papers and is currently Associate Editor of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
In addition to seeing patients in the refractive surgery and cornea clinics, Dr. Dupps is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and Research to Prevent Blindness to conduct multi-disciplinary research emphasizing application of engineering tools to the diagnosis and management of biomechanical disorders such as keratoconus and glaucoma. His work also focuses on developing diagnostic tools for optimizing corneal and refractive surgery.
Professional Highlights
- Associate Editor, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Principle Site Investigator, NIH/NEI
A Multi-Center Study to Map Genes for Fuchs’ Dystrophy
To determine the genetic basis for one of the leading indications for corneal transplantation
Role: Primary Site Investigator (Cleveland Clinic) - Research to Prevent Blindness Career Development Award
- NIH/K12
Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Programs Grant - Cleveland Clinic Foundation Innovations Grant
Technique for Measuring Biomechanical Tissue Properties in the Eye
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
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| Internship: | Indiana University School of Medicine, Transitional, Indianapolis, IN |
| Residency: | University of Iowa College of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Iowa City, IA |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Cornea/External Disease, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN |
Additional Training
- Summer Research Fellowship Program, National Eye Institute, Laboratory
of Immunology, Ocular Gene Therapy Section, NIH, Bethesda, MD - Medical Scientist Training Program, The Ohio State University
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Refractive surgery, corneal transplantation & cataract.
Innovations & Patents
- US Patent 20030208190: Roberts C, Dupps WJ, Katsube N. “Methods and instruments for refractive ophthalmic surgery.” Purchased by Bausch & Lomb Surgical. Published Nov. 3, 2003.
- European Patent Office 05013025.1: Roberts C, Dupps WJ, Katsube N. “System for refractive ophthalmic surgery.”
- Kosmorsky G, Dupps WJ, Kosuth H, Proudfit J. Surgical instrument for removing LASIK flap striae. Invention disclosure filed Sept. 14, 2005 with Cleveland Clinic Foundation Innovations.
- Dupps WJ, Rollins AM, Ford M. Technique for measuring biomechanical tissue properties in the eye. CCF Case # 06015, patent filed May 2006.
- Krueger RR, Dupps WJ, Trokel SL, Thornton IL. Method for altering optic nerve head and scleral stiffness. Invention disclosure filed Feb. 1, 2007 with Cleveland Clinic Foundation Innovations.
Awards & Honors
- Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
- NIH Summer Research Fellowship Program
- S.J. Roessler Memorial Research Scholarship Award
- Landacre Society Research Honorary
- Latin American Studies Program Grant
- American Medical Student Association International Health Travel Grant
- Graduate Student Alumni Research Award, The Ohio State University
- Presidential Fellowship, The Ohio State University Graduate School
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Phi Kappa Phi
- The Nation’s Deans List
- Eli Alcorn Prize in Ophthalmology, The Ohio State University
- National Eye Institute Travel Grant, ARVO
- The Fischbach Medical Scholarship, Delta Tau Delta Education Foundation
- Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
- Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award
- Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
- America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Consumers’ Research Council of America
- Research to Prevent Blindness Career Development Award
Professional Memberships
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Cornea Section
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- International Society of Optical Engineering (SPIE)
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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