Chuanqing "Chuck” Ding Assistant Professor of Research Cell & Neurobiology Keck School of Medicine USC-Doheny Eye Institute Ocular Surface Center

Education:
M.D. 1990 Medicine - Jiming Medical College, China
M.S. 1995 Ophthalmology - Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing
Ph.D. 2002 Vision Science Research Center - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship:
2002 - 2004 University of Southern California

Started at USC: 2004

Research Topics: Lacrimal Gland, Dry Eye/Ocular Surface Disease

Research Description

Research in my laboratory focuses on the lacrimal gland’s role in dry eye/ocular surface disease, particularly the lacrimal duct system. Projects in my lab have been supported by grants from Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation, Zumberge Research & Innovation Fund, and NEI/NIH.