Sandra Maria Thomas

Sandra is a master’s student in the Vision Science program under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Hunter. Her research investigates cellular-level changes in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) associated with Stargardt disease, utilizing the lab’s state-of-the-art Adaptive Optics Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Ophthalmoscopy (AOFLIO) system. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Optometry from India and a postgraduate diploma in Healthcare Administration from Canada. In addition to her research, Sandra serves as the Vice President of Graduates in Vision Science (GIVS) for 2025. Outside the lab, she enjoys painting, photography, and solving puzzles.