Prof. Dr. R.o. Schlingemann
Professor
Ophthalmology
AMC
Netherlands
Biography
R.O. Schlingemann is one of the AMC Principal Investigators
Research Interest
The role of angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors in ocular angiogenesis, particularly in AMD and diabetic retinopathy The cellular mechanisms underlying loss of the blood-retinal barrier in diabetic retinopathy Identification of new genes and mechanisms of angiogenesis The role of complement activation and the proteasome in retinal pigment epithelium in the early stages of age-related macular degeneration Prospective clinical trials on the use of anti-angiogenic therapy in AMD, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions