Ashok Kumar

Microbiologist. Research to prevent/treat Infectious Eye Diseases #ophthalmology. Enthusiast promoting #diversity for @NIH workforce, mentor-mentee relationship

[UCLA Broad Stem Cell @UCLAstemcell]

UCLA-led team has received a $3.5 million grant from @NIH to study and develop treatments for the infectious disease #mpox. Their discoveries could help prevent the next global outbreak. ➡️ https://t.co/rUfWg9BkzC

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder, M.D., of Baylor College of Medicine @bcmhouston, a world-renowned expert on ocular surface disease and dry eye, as today's invited speaker! He’ll share insights in his talk: “Does a Lack of Tears cause Dry Eye?” J

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

ARVO is always fun! Meeting and hanging out with my wonderful colleagues, friends, and trainees.

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

Thank you to all our alumni and friends who joined us at the @ARVOinfo reception! It was wonderful reconnecting, sharing updates, and celebrating vision research together. We’re grateful for your continued support. Looking forward to seeing you again next year in Denver!

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

Thank you to all our alumni and friends who joined us at the @ARVOinfo reception! It was wonderful reconnecting, sharing updates, and celebrating vision research together. We’re grateful for your continued support. Looking forward to seeing you again next year in Denver!

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

Join me and make a gift to Giving Blueday 2025 https://t.co/Djg2wzJxpk

[Wayne State University @waynestate]

We're lucky to call Detroit home, a city named a top travel destination for 2025 by @TravelLeisure.
#WayneStateUniversity #WarriorPride #TopDestinations

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

As anticipated. Wayne County reports first case of mpox, 19th case in Michigan in 2024 https://t.co/ungMvMQdMC

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

Glad to be part of this team !!

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

We are fortunate to have incredible faculty members who strive for excellence in biomedical research, and medical education, and provide services at local, national, and international levels. 🌍📚🔬 #ExcellenceInResearch #MedicalEducation #GlobalImpact @waynestate @waynemedicine

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

Local transmission of Dengue virus in Florida key. https://t.co/KhR2WMEhvN

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

Bhangra at the Alamo 2024 https://t.co/Wt0xaKjeo5 via @YouTube Congratulations to our son Aryan and his team Furteelay Shokeen on winning 1st place again at Alamo Bhangra competition. I am so proud of you guys - you rock!!

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

Thanks to Drs. Renu and Anjan Kowluru for providing a matching donation of 25K. Their support not only helped @ARVOinfo to achieve the goal but also surpassed it, enabling them to support the next generation of vision researchers. You can still donate: https://t.co/6pA4hcTS7u

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

@WayneStateOVAS @suvas72 @ARVOinfo Congrats 🎉🍾 Keep up the good work

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

It was fun to meet and chat with our colleagues. See you again …

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

Thanks to all our alumni and friends of #KresgeEyeInstitute and #OVAS for joining the reception during the annual @ARVOinfo meeting. We look forward to hosting you again at the ARVO-2025 in Salt Lake City.

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

Thanks to all our alumni and friends of #KresgeEyeInstitute and #OVAS for joining the reception during the annual @ARVOinfo meeting. We look forward to hosting you again at the ARVO-2025 in Salt Lake City.

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

Please join Dr. Renu and Anjan Kowluru for this important cause in supporting vision research trainees. You can click the link and donate. Let’s do it together. @WayneStateOVAS , @waynemedicine @ARVOinfo @NatEyeInstitute

Link: https://t.co/KZr8Sq7DS6

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

@docdeeodphd Thank you

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

It will be a fun-filled evening. Please join us for the reception.

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

All alumni and friends of Kresge Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences at @waynemedicine at invited to join the reception at @ARVOinfo. Please RSVP to Nicole Andras by emailing her at [email protected]

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

Kudos to Dr. Kumar @KumarLab_WSU and his team for securing research funding from @EversightVision for his work on developing nanoformulation for sustained drug delivery to treat ocular bacterial infections.

[Wayne OVAS/Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne Health @WayneStateOVAS]

Meet our recently matched seven PGY-1s to begin their ophthalmology residency at our Kresge Eye Institute @wayne_health @waynemedicine. We look forward to welcoming you to the city of Detroit ! Congratulations!

[Ashok Kumar @KumarLab_WSU]

All the best to our high school girls team ⁦@furteelay⁩ Heere for their bhangra dance competition tonight at ⁦@BuckeyeMela⁩. Go and rock the stage girls! Love you Anya❤️🍾🎈