Melanie Campbell

Dr. Campbell leads a highly multidisciplinary research group where they study ocular development, eye disease, and linear and non-linear optics of the eye. They investigate the fundamental refractive properties of the eye's components to improve diagnosis and therapy for various ocular conditions.

• Imaging for Type 1 Diabetes

• Alzheimer Diagnosis

• Imaging of the Rear of the Eye

• Optical Properties of the Eye

• Changes in the Eye's Optical Properties

• Two Photon Therapies

• Clinical Imaging

• Technology and Optics

• Disease Detection and Modeling

• Optical Systems

• 1989 Postdoctorate in Mathematics and Statistics, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• 1989 Postdoctorate in Physiology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

• 1982 PhD Applied Maths and Physiology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

• 1977 MSc Physics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• 1975 BSc Chemistry and Physics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• 2015, Women of Distinction Award, Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations

• 2014, Canadian Association of Physicists L'institut National d'Optique Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Applied

• Photonics, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2008-2011, University Research Chair, University of Waterloo

• 2008, Professional Physicist, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2007, Outstanding Performance Award, University of Waterloo

• 2004, Rank Prize in Optoelectronics, Rank Prize Association

• 2015-2018 Optical Society of America - Chair, International Council; Member, Board of Directors

• 2014-2017, Commission on Biological Physics, Elected Member

• 2014-2017, International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), Elected Member

• 2014-2017, Canadian National Liaison Committee International Union of Pure and Applied Physics, Member

• 2014-2015, CAP Lecturer, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2014, Conference Advisory Committee, Women In Physics Canada

• 2013-2014, Local Organizing Committee, International Conference for Women in Physics (IUPAP)

• 2013, 24th Annual Distinguished Clair Bobier Lecture in Vision Science, University of Waterloo

• 2013-2014, Member, Applications of Visual Science Technical Group, ARVO

• 2013 Canadian Association of Physicists - CAP Faculty Advisor; Canadian American Mexican 2013 Physics Grad Student Conference; Member, Local Organizing Committee; Member, Canadian Organizing Committee

• 2012-2015, Member CIHR Collaborative Health Research Projects Grant Committee (NSERC partnered, CHRP), Canadian Institutes of Health Research

• 2012-2015, Member, International Council, Optical Society of America

• 2012-2013, Victoria University Life Size Banner, Distinguished Graduate, Victoria University

• 2008-2011, Trustee, Educational Trust Fund, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2008-2015, Member, Science Policy Committee, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2007-2011, Elected Topical Vice Chair and Chair Vision and Colour Division, Optical Society of America

• 2007-2012, Program Committee, OSA Annual Meeting, Frontiers in Optics

• 2006, Lifetime Fellow, Institute of Physics, United Kingdom

• 2006-2009, Member, Scientific and Engineering Council, Optical Society of America

• 2006-2007, Councillor, American Physical Society

• 2006-2008, Chair, Division of Optics and Photonics, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2006-2009, Elected Member, Program Committee Vision Meeting, Optical Society of America

• 2005-2006, Program Chair, Annual Meeting, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2004-2008 Canadian Association of Physicists - Vice President Elect, Vice President; President, Past President

• 2004, Scientific Advisor, Pfizer

• 2002-2006, Elected Program Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

• 2002, Biophotonics Conference Chair, OPTO Canada, SPIE

• 2001-2005, Chair, Division of Optics and Photonics, Canadian Association of Physicists

• 2000, Lifetime Fellow, Optical Society of America

• 2014-2017 Cross Appointed to Optometry & Vision Science

• Member, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology

• Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology

• PHYS 224 - Electricity and Magnetism for Life and Medical Physics
  • Taught in 2020, 2022
• PHYS 256 - Geometrical and Physical Optics
  • Taught in 2020, 2021
• PHYS 491 - Special Topics in Life, Medical and Biophysics
  • Taught in 2021

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• Vincent A, Wright T, Garcia-Sanchez Y, Kisilak ML, Campbell MCW, Westall C, Héon E. (2013) Phenotypic Characteristics Including In Vivo Cone Photoreceptor Mosaic in KCNV2-Related "Cone Dystrophy with Supernormal Rod Electroretinogram”. IOVS. 54(1), 898-908.

• Campbell MCW, Bunghardt K, Kisilak ML, Irving EL. (2012) Diurnal Rhythms of Spherical Refractive Error, Optical Axial Length and Power in the Chick. IOVS, 53(10), 6245-53.

• Kisilak ML, Bunghardt K, Hunter JJ, Irving EL, Campbell MCW (2012) Longitudinal in vivo imaging of cones in the alert chicken. Optom. Vis. Sci. 89(5), 644-51.

• Hunter JJ, Campbell MCW, Kisilak ML, Irving EL (2009) Retinal blur in development: Comparison of eye growth models to experimental data. J. Vis. 9(6),12, 1-20.

• Bueno JM, Cookson CJ, Kisilak ML, Campbell MCW (2009) Enhancement of confocal microscopy images using Mueller-matrix polarimetry. J. Microsc. 235(1), 84-93.

• Campbell, M.C.W., 2010. Methods for imaging amyloid beta in the retina of the eye in association with Alzheimer’s disease. [US Provisional Patent ] Patent number 9,149,184, filed May 5, 2010 (issued, 2013).

• Campbell, M.C.W., Bueno, J.M., 2007. Method and apparatus for improved fundus imaging through choice of light polarization. [International PCT and US Provisional Patent] Patent number 8,282,211, filed May 3, 2007 (issued, 2009); [European Regional Phase and US National Phase] Patent number 2009310083, filed December 17, 2009.

• Bueno, J.M., Campbell, M.C.W., 2005. Method and apparatus for imaging using polarimetry and matrix based image reconstruction. [US Patent Office] Patent number 6,927,888, filed May 13, 2003, (issued, 2005); [Canadian Patent Office] Patent number 2,407,918, filed May 13, 2003 (issued, 2014).

• Bueno, J.M., Campbell, M.C.W., 2002. Confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy using Mueller-matrix polarimetry. [US Provisional Patent].

• July 2016: How an eye scan can identify Alzheimer’s disease early (CTV News); University of Waterloo researchers behind new diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease (CBC News)
• Eye test can detect early Alzheimer’s (KW Record)
• May 8, 2015: Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Imaging the Living Eye – Interview with Prof. Melanie Campbell (Research2Reality)
• January 22, 2013: Early test for Alzheimer's may rely on the eyes