Personal profile
Biography
Dr Feng Pan received his PhD degree from Dr Stephen Massey's laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Neuroscience Program of the University of Texas at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2008. Then, as a postdoctoral fellow and research scientist, he worked with Dr Stewart Bloomfield in the Departments of Physiology & Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, New York University School of Medicine and State University of New York, College of Optometry. His research involved using a variety of physiological and anatomical techniques to investigate retinal gap junctions, circuits, and their functions in vision. Dr Pan also had residency and fellowship training in Ophthalmology, performing more than 500 vitreoretinal diseases surgeries, especially laser treatments. During his practice, he offered free surgery to help the needy in China. In 2016, Dr Pan joined the School of Optometry of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as an Assistant Professor. He got promoted to Associate Professor in 2022.
Research interests
- Retinal Circuits
- Gap junctionsMyopia
- Neuroprotection
- Vision restoration
Teaching
- Visual Science (SO2003)
- Final Year Project (SO4039)
- Visual Neuroscience (SO6006)
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Medicine, Capital Medical University
Master of Medicine, Peking University
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Texas at Houston
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Defocus Coding and Transcriptomic Remodeling in the Mouse Myopic Retina
So, C. H., Zhang, T., Yang, K., Wang, J., Tse, Y. Y. & Pan, F. (Corresponding Author), 30 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology. 330, p. 1-40 40 p., C-00011-2026.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Exploring the Impact of the Primary Rod Pathway on Myopia Development in mouse model
Zhang, T., Qiu, C. & Pan, F., 1 Jun 2025, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Vol. 66.Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
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Eye-brain connection: an altered profile of spatial attention in myopia
De Lestrange-anginieur, E. A. J. (Corresponding Author), Pan, F., Thompson, B. & Wong, K. Y., 23 May 2025, In: Frontiers in Neuroscience. 19, p. 1-12 12 p., 1593463.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Impact of retinal ischemic/reperfusion on alpha retinal ganglion cells in the mouse retina
Yang, K., So, C. H., Zhang, T. & Pan, F., 1 Jun 2025, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Vol. 66.Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
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Reduced Light Sensitivity of Alpha Retinal Ganglion Cells in an Ocular Hypertension Mouse Model
Qiu, C. & Pan, F., 1 Jun 2025, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Vol. 66.Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Poster Award
Banerjee, S. (Recipient) & Pan, F. (Supervisor), 12 Jun 2019
Prize: Prize (research)
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eLearning and Blended Learning Development Fund 2018/19
Ting, W. K. (Recipient), Pan, F. (Recipient), Chan, H. L. H. (Recipient), Cheong, M. Y. (Recipient), Neuville, J. M. (Recipient), Do, C. W. (Recipient), Tse, Y. Y. (Recipient), Ng, H. Y. L. (Recipient) & Eng, H. (Recipient), Sept 2018
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Mightex Research Excellence Award 2023 - 3rd prize
So, C. H. (Recipient) & Pan, F. (Supervisor), 14 Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (research)
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UBSN Best Paper Silver Award
Oudeng, G. (Recipient), Banerjee, S. (Recipient), Wang, Q. (Recipient), Jiang, D. (Recipient), Fan, Y. (Recipient), Wu, H. (Recipient), Pan, F. (Recipient) & Yang, M. (Recipient), 9 May 2025
Prize: Prize (research)
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The Myopic Eye as an Accessible Model of Retinal Circuit Function and Neural Computation
Pan, F. (Invited speaker)
25 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Electrophysiology of Retinal Circuits and Beyond: Patch Clamp and Multielectrode Array Techniques in Neuroscience Research
Pan, F. (Invited speaker)
30 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Investigating Electrophysiological Mechanisms in the Myopic Mouse Retina
Pan, F. (Invited speaker)
25 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Investigating Electrophysiological Mechanisms in the Myopic Mouse Retina: Understanding Retinal Function and Myopia
Pan, F. (Invited speaker)
26 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The Involvement of Connexin 36 Gap Junctions in Retinal Ganglion Cell Death following Corneal Alkali Burns
Qiu, C. (Invited speaker) & Pan, F. (Invited speaker)
21 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk