Dr. Puthussery Receives MacArthur Genius Grant

By Liza Shevchuk

"Puthussery’s discoveries about the retina are paving the way for new treatments for eye disease and vision loss."

We are thrilled to announce that Associate Professor of Optometry & Vision Science Teresa Puthussery has been selected as a 2025 MacArthur Genius Fellow. Dr. Puthussery is the first optometrist in history to receive the award, which includes a stipend of $800,000. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Puthussery on this momentous and inspiring news!

About the MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change and criminal justice reform to strengthening journalism and communities. Through initiatives like the MacArthur Fellows Program and 100&Change, the foundation advances its mission to build a more "just, verdant, and peaceful world."

Read the Berkeley News Article

Vision scientist Teresa Puthussery receives MacArthur ‘genius’ award

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Watch a video produced by the MacArthur Foundation about Dr. Puthuserry and her work.

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