He also holds an appointment in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Vanderbilt. A biomedical engineer by training, Jayagopal?s research interests are focused on imaging and therapy of diabetic retinopathy and neovascular age related macular degeneration. He is a recipient of the 2013 Dolly Green Special Scholar Award from Research to Prevent Blindness. His research program is currently funded by the National Eye Institute, American Diabetes Association, American Health Assistance Foundation, Research to Prevent Blindness, and the International Retinal Research Foundation