Ann Milam

Experience

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  Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa

  Jan 1963 - now

  Member

  Elected to Phi Beta Kappa as a junior undergraduate at the University of Texas, Austin, TX.

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  University of Washington - School of Medicine

  Jan 1968 - now

  Professor Emerita of Ophthalmology
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  University of Washington

  Aug 1968 - now

  Professor Emerita

  For 40 years I taught vision and neuroscience to medical and graduate students, ophthalmology fellows and residents. I supervised technicians, postdoctoral fellows and students who did research in my laboratory on causes of blindness. I had responsibility for writing grants to national and private foundation organizations to secure funding for large pieces of equipment (electron microscopes, confocal microscopes, etc.), supplies and salaries for members of my laboratory. I also supervised seminar series for students, residents and faculty on topics related to vision and brain research. Show less

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  Investigative Ophthalmology Vision Science, Experimental Eye Research, Progress in Retinal Research

  Jan 1970 - now

  Member of the Editorial Boards

  These are premier research journals with reports on vision and ophthalmology problems. After carefully reading each scientific manuscript submitted, I recruit qualified scientists to serve as reviewers. Once the reviews are received, I assess their quality and recommend whether or not a manuscript should be revised and resubmitted by the authors. I make the final decision on whether or not a manusrcipt should be considered further for publication by the editor of the journal.

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 1998 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Successfully competed for federal and foundation grants to support research in my lab on the causes/treatments of inherited degenerative diseases of human and animal retinas. Taught medical students, Ophthalmology residents and fellows about the anatomy and pathology of the eye. Supervised a seminar series on research findings by scientists from UPenn and other universities. Served on UPenn faculty committees, including medical school admissions.

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  Seattle Opera Guild

  Apr 2006 - now

  Volunteer Editor

  Write and edit articles about opera, including Seattle Opera productions. Interview and write essays about opera singers. Create lists of upcoming opera events and write reviews of operatic productions. Coordinate essays written by other Seattle Opera Guild officers, including the President and Vice Presidents of Education, Communications and Membership. Do layout and design of each issue's content.

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  Seattle Nativity School

  Jul 2012 - now

  Volunteer Tutor

  Teach the literacy block to 6th, 7th and 8th graders who are underserved minorities. Subjects included reading, writing, spelling, geography and history. Also serve as role model for the benefits of an education for a woman.

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  Met Opera Natl Council NW

  Nov 2013 - now

  Board Member

  I have helped to support young opera singers in training in Philadelphia and Seattle. Currently I serve on the executive board of MONC NW, which conducts competitions for young opera singers hoping to win cash prizes and qualify to compete at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. I supervise communications and advertising for this organization.