Affiliation: Augusta University, Dental and Medical College of Georgia

Dr. Al-Shabrawey is a Professor of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the Dental and Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University (AU). He is a member of the Culver Vision Discovery Institute at AU. Dr. Al-Shabrawey finished his medical education at The College of Medicine, Mansoura University-Egypt. He then obtained his MSc and PhD in Anatomical Sciences from The College of Medicine, Mansoura University-Egypt. He also finished his predoctoral and postdoctoral research training at the Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia before pursuing his independent research program. His research program focuses on investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of microvascular dysfunction in diabetic retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Particularly, he focuses on the role of bioactive lipids and the bone morphogenetic proteins in mediating early inflammatory responses, breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier, and pathological neovascularization associated with diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Al-Shabrawey has widely published in this area and his research has been continuously funded by several organizations including the NIH. He has mentored several graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, undergraduate students, and residents from several countries. Dr. Al-Shabrawey has been awarded several awards including the outstanding faculty award and teaching excellence award (AU), Research excellence award (Qatar National Research Foundation), President’s Award (ARVO).