Valory Anne Vailoces | Ophthalmic Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Valory Anne Vailoces | Ophthalmic Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Valory Anne Vailoces, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, United States

Ms. Valory Anne Vailoces is a dedicated biomedical scientist and medical student at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She earned her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Central Florida in 2021 🎓. Valory conducts impactful ophthalmology research 👁️ under Dr. Michael Tolentino and collaborated with the Miami Itch Center on dermatological studies 🧬. Her pioneering work on rifampicin eye drops for age-related macular degeneration led to a preclinical IND application 💊. She also serves as a senior officer at Hearts for the Homeless International ❤️, combining science with social service.

Publication Profile

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Education

Valory Anne S. Vailoces earned her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences in 2021 from the University of Central Florida 🧬. She is currently pursuing her medical degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 🏥. Alongside her studies, she is actively involved in ophthalmology research 👁️ under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Tolentino. Valory also serves as a senior officer for Hearts for the Homeless International ❤️, a non-profit organization that delivers preventative healthcare services 🩺 to underserved and homeless populations, demonstrating her deep commitment to both science and social impact 🌍.

Professional Memberships

Ms. Valory Anne Vailoces does not currently hold memberships in professional organizations 🤝, her dedication to academic excellence and impactful research in ophthalmology, dermatology, and health management 🧠👁️📊 stands out on its own. Her active involvement in translational research, along with her service to the community through Hearts for the Homeless International ❤️, reflects a strong commitment to both science and humanity 🌍. As she continues to advance in her medical education and research career 🧬, professional affiliations are expected to follow as a natural progression of her growing influence in the field 🚀.

Research Focus

Ms. Valory Anne Vailoces focuses her research on ophthalmology, dermatology, and therapeutic innovation 🧪👁️🧴. Her groundbreaking work includes developing rifampicin eye drops for treating exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 🧬, a major cause of vision loss worldwide 🌍. Additionally, she explores immune-modulating therapeutic nanoparticles for safer clinical applications and leads investigations into aquagenic pruritus, a rare skin condition causing severe itching 💧🧖‍♀️. Through a blend of biomedical science, nanomedicine, and patient-centered studies, Valory contributes to advancing precision treatment modalities with the potential to transform clinical practice 🚀🩺. Her work spans innovative drug delivery and patient quality-of-life research.

Publication Top Notes

Development of Rifampicin Eye Drops for the Treatment of Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Comprehensive Ocular and Systemic Safety Evaluation of Polysialic Acid-Decorated Immune Modulating Therapeutic Nanoparticles (PolySia-NPs) to Support Entry into First-in-Human Clinical Trials

Aquagenic pruritus: A web‐based survey study exploring itch characteristics, therapeutic options and patient perspectives