The Retina Hall of Fame Board of Directors embodies the pinnacle of achievement in retinal care and research. Comprised of visionary physicians, scientists, and educators, our board members have shaped the landscape of modern ophthalmology through decades of clinical innovation, academic leadership, and mentorship.

Each member brings a unique perspective and a shared passion for advancing the field, preserving vision, and inspiring excellence. Together, they uphold the mission of the Retina Hall of Fame: to honor the legacy of retinal pioneers and promote a future of continued discovery.

Below, you’ll find profiles of our esteemed board—each a leader who has not only contributed to the field, but helped define it.

John T. Thompson, MD
President

• Retina Specialists
• The Wilmer Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
• Associate Clinical Professor, The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Robert L. Avery, MD

• Founder and CEO
  California Retina Consultants & Research Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA

Jerald A. Bovino, MD

• Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
• Founder & Past President – Retina Hall of Fame
• Aspen, CO

Tarek S. Hassan, MD

• Professor of Ophthalmology, Oakland University/William Beaumont School of Medicine
• Partner and Director of Vitreoretinal Training, Associated Retinal Consultants
• Past President – Retina Hall of Fame
• Royal Oak, MI

Mark S. Humayun, MD PhD

• Cornelius J. Pings Chair in Biomedical Sciences
• Professor of Ophthalmology, Biomedical Engineering, and Integrative Anatomical Sciences
• Director, USC Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics
• Co-Director, USC Roski Eye Institute
• Los Angeles, CA

Christina Y. Weng, MD MBA FASRS

• Professor & Alice R. McPherson Retina Research Foundation Chair in Ophthalmology
• Baylor College of Medicine 
• Cullen Eye Institute
• Houston, TX

Nicole Sheeler

• Executive Director