Deepayan Kar

Deepayan Kar, PhD, MS, serves as a Biomarker Scientist in Translational Development at Apellis Pharmaceuticals since September 2023. Prior experience includes research scientist roles at UAB School of Medicine, where significant contributions were made in analyzing human retina structure using advanced imaging techniques, as well as in leading research for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Deepayan has been instrumental in collaborations for high-resolution retinal imaging and has extensive experience in data collection and analysis for multi-center studies. Technical expertise includes high-throughput image analysis, deep learning for semantic segmentation, and a strong background in various imaging technologies. Educational qualifications comprise a PhD in Vision Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master of Science in Vision Science from Pacific University.