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Office
200 1st St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905Phone+1 507-284-2511- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Clinical Expertise
Dr. Sophie Bakri is a specialist in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous, in particular, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, venous occlusive disease, and repair of complex retinal detachments. She undertakes both clinical and translational research in the pathogenesis and treatment of retinal diseases.
Research Focus areas
-Clinical trials in retinal diseases focusing on pharmacotherapy for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, venous occlusive disease
-Pharmacokinetics and tissue dynamics of intravitreal medications
-Outcomes of pharmacotherapy in retinal disease
Significance to patient care
The goal of Dr. Bakri’s research is to understand how and why individuals differ in their response to medications to treat retinal disease. Through her work on drug pharmacokinetics and tissue dynamics, she is contributing to a better understanding of the effects of these drugs on tissues. This will help in understanding and mitigating drug side effects in patients, as well as selecting optimal drug delivery routes.
Education & Training
- Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2003 - 2005
- Albany Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2003
- University of Nottingham Medical SchoolClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 2005 - 2024
- OH State Medical License 2003 - 2005
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Senior Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Young Investigator Award American Society of Retina Specialists
- Senior Honor Award American Society of Retina Specialists
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Clinical Trials
- Pivotal 2 Study of RGX-314 Gene Therapy in Participants With nAMD Start of enrollment: 2021 Dec 28
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- An Analysis of Solicitations from Predatory Journals in Ophthalmology.Grant A Justin, Charles Huang, Michael K Nguyen, Jessica Lee, Ian Seddon, Treven A Wesley, Sophie J Bakri, J Peter Campbell, Kara Cavuoto, Megan Collins, Steven J Gedd...> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024 Mar 13
- Appropriateness of Ophthalmology Recommendations From an Online Chat-Based Artificial Intelligence Model.Prashant D Tailor, Timothy T Xu, Blake H Fortes, Raymond Iezzi, Timothy W Olsen, Matthew R Starr, Sophie J Bakri, Brittni A Scruggs, Andrew J Barkmeier, Sanjay V Patel...> ;Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Digital Health. 2024 Mar 1
- Scleromyxedema associated with macular edema and retinal hemorrhage.Keirnan L Willett, Nneka Comfere, Sophie J Bakri> ;Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2023 Nov 1
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Press Mentions
- Early Steroid Switch May Improve Visual Acuity for Some DME PatientsOctober 11th, 2021
- ASRS Guidance on Managing COVID-19 Risk in Retinal ProceduresMarch 24th, 2020
- Ophthalmology Times® Announces Winners of 3rd Annual Research Scholar Honoree ProgramOctober 30th, 2019
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Committees
- Organizer, AAO Retina Subspecialty Day 2021 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - RochesterRochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - RochesterRochester, Minnesota
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