Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin specialises in glaucoma and cataract surgery.
She graduated from the University of Auckland, School of Medicine with Distinction, and underwent Ophthalmology training in Auckland and Hamilton. She spent two years in sub-specialist glaucoma training in Auckland and Melbourne, respectively, and was actively recruited to join the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital at the completion of her fellowship. She was also offered a sought-after position at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, where she now leads Ocular Fibrosis Research.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
In 2021 she was named a Superstar of STEM by Science and Technology Australia.
She is a passionate patient advocate through her role on Glaucoma Australia’s Clinical Advisory Panel. She is very active in the wider ophthalmic community where she holds multiple leadership roles:
Director of the Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia
Victorian Representative of the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society
Reviewer for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists’ Scientific Review Panel
Editorial Board Member of the journal Translational Vision Science and Technology
Follow Her Journey
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Improving Gender Equality in Eye Health
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Glaucoma Specialist recognised as female STEM Superstar
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Glaucoma Australia's Research Review Panel