Puneet Singh, MS
Puneet Singh is a current medical student at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in psychology; she has since been conducting research in a variety of academic settings. Then she received her MS in Applied Molecular Biotechnology and prior to attending medical school, she worked at New England College of Optometry.
Puneet’s current interest in ophthalmology stems from her pursuit in viewing the human body as a whole and understanding the effects of systemic disease on every organ system.
Outside of her academic and research pursuits, Puneet enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, and dancing.
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Gene-Based Therapies for Inherited Corneal Disease
Featuring a downloadable cheat sheet, review gene-based therapies available to ophthalmologists to treat inherited corneal diseases.
The Potential for Genetic Sequencing for Targeting Infectious Keratitis
Learn how ophthalmologists can employ genetic sequencing to diagnose patients with infectious keratitis. Download the cheat sheet with tips on how to treat the condition.
Pediatric Keratoconus: What Ophthalmology Residents Should Know
Keratoconus in the pediatric population is much more aggressive. Learn about the diagnosis, progression, and treatment of this condition in children and teens.
Keeping an Eye Out for Sickle Cell Retinopathy
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans, with sickle cell retinopathy being a common complication. Learn about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this vision-threatening condition.