Zarbin Marco Attilio

Director Ophthalmology Department University, New Jersey, USA

Marco Attilio Eugenio Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. received a B.A. (biochemistry) from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude, with highest distinction).

He matriculated to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1978 and entered their Medical Scientist Training Program in 1980.

Dr. Zarbin was awarded degrees in medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha) and pharmacology in 1984. He completed ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute in 1988. Dr. Zarbin completed fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery and in medical retinal disease at Wilmer and was an Assistant Chief of Service at Wilmer in 1989.

Dr. Zarbin serves as Chair of the Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, New Jersey Medical School, Chief of Ophthalmology at University Hospital in Newark, N.J., and is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience. Dr. Zarbin’s research is focused on developing cell-based therapy for age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Zarbin is an Associate Editor of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science and is a member of the Editorial Board of Survey of Ophthalmology. Dr. Zarbin is a Vice Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and is an ex officio member of the National Advisory Eye Council of the National Institutes of Health.