Dr. Celine Chaaya, Mass Eye and Ear, United States
Dr. Celine Chaaya 👩⚕️, a distinguished medical graduate from the University of Saint-Joseph in Beirut 🇱🇧, earned her Doctorate in Medicine 🎓 (GPA 4.0/4.0) and MSc in Biomechanics and Medical Imaging 🧠. With international clinical exposure at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 🇺🇸 and a forthcoming postdoctoral fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear 👁️, she excels in ophthalmology and biomechanics research. A dedicated research assistant since 2018 and active in global conferences 🌍, Dr. Chaaya is also a health educator and ambassador 🗣️ for vision awareness. Her commitment to science, education, and innovation makes her a rising star in medical research 🚀.
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Education
Dr. Celine Chaaya 👩⚕️ has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence throughout her educational journey. She recently earned her Doctorate in Medicine 🎓 from the University of Saint-Joseph, Faculty of Medicine in Beirut 🇱🇧, accredited by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), graduating with a perfect GPA of 4.0/4.0 🌟. She also holds a Master of Science in Biomechanics and Medical Imaging 🧠, specializing in research and innovation. Her foundational education was completed at the prestigious College Notre Dame de Jamhour 🏫, where she achieved both the French and Lebanese Baccalaureates with the highest honors 🥇, scoring an outstanding 19.6/20 📈.
Experience
Dr. Celine Chaaya 👩⚕️ has gained rich clinical experience through diverse medical internships in Lebanon 🇱🇧 and the United States 🇺🇸. At Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut, she completed both a Clinical Externship (Nov 2021 – Apr 2022) and is currently engaged in a Clinical Clerkship (Jul 2022 – Present) 🏥, honing her practical skills across various medical disciplines. In January 2023, she undertook a prestigious four-week Clinical Elective at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 👁️ in Miami, where she shadowed leading ophthalmologists, attended specialized lectures 🎓, and participated in departmental conferences 🗣️, enriching her global medical perspective 🌍.
Research Focus
Dr. Celine Chaaya’s research focus lies at the intersection of neuroscience 🧠, spinal biomechanics 🦴, ophthalmology 👁️, and public/global health 🌍. Her work spans advanced 3D movement analysis, spinal deformity, and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s 🧬. She also explores ocular imaging, pediatric ophthalmology, and biomarker-driven diagnostics 🔬. Her interest in mental health impacts during crises 🧘♀️ and pharmacotherapy in oncology 💊 reflects a holistic, patient-centered approach. With strong contributions to machine learning in health and international collaborations 📊🤝, Dr. Chaaya’s research is multidimensional, bridging innovation and clinical relevance across multiple medical disciplines.
Publication Top Notes
Ukraine–Russia crisis and its impacts on the mental health of Ukrainian young people during the COVID-19 pandemic
The understanding of Parkinson’s disease through genetics and new therapies
Functional assessment using 3D movement analysis can better predict health-related quality of life outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity: A machine learning approach
The understanding of Parkinson’s disease through genetics and new therapies, Brain Behav. 12 (5)(2022), e2577
Adverse events of light-assisted hair removal: an updated review
Global malalignment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the axial deformity is the main driver
The understanding of Parkinson’s disease through genetics and new therapies. Brain Behav. 2022; 12 (5): e2577
Head and pelvis are the key segments recruited by adult spinal deformity patients during daily life activities
The Importance of Alignment in the Management of Thoracolumbar Trauma
Global Sagittal Angle and T9-tilt seem to be the most clinically and functionally relevant global alignment parameters in patients with Adult Spinal Deformity
Weak trunk extensors in adult spinal deformity patients are related to sagittal malalignment and kinematic limitations