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Lauren A. Dalvin, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Lauren A. Dalvin, M.D., is an ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in ocular oncology. Her clinical focus includes:

Expertise in management of intraocular tumors, including uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, and vitreoretinal lymphoma.

Collaboration with cornea specialists and oculoplastic surgeons to provide care for ocular surface and orbital tumors, including conjunctival melanoma.

Working with a multidisciplinary team including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiation physicists, interventional radiologists, and ophthalmic geneticists to provide the highest quality comprehensive care to patients with eye cancer.

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Dalvin is also involved in research and education. She provides mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows. She engages in clinical and translational research and authors expert content in scientific journals to advance the field of ocular oncology.

  1. Childhood cancer
  2. Conjunctival melanoma
  3. Eye melanoma
  4. Ocular surface tumor
  5. Retinoblastoma
  6. Uveal melanoma
  7. Vitreoretinal lymphoma
  1. Brachytherapy
  2. Chemotherapy
  3. Cryotherapy
  4. Photodynamic therapy
  5. Proton therapy
  6. Radiation therapy
  7. Thermotherapy
  • Uveal melanoma
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Vitreoretinal lymphoma
  • Conjunctival melanoma
  1. 2019
    Fellowship - Ocular OncologyWills Eye Hospital
  2. 2017
    ResidencyResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology
  3. 2017
    ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2014
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic Rochester Programs
  5. 2013
    MDNortheast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
  6. 2009
    BS/MD - Integrated Life Sciences - Accelerated BS/MD program with NEOMEDYoungstown State University

Certifications

  1. 2018
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Best Case Presentation, Uveal Melanoma and Other Intraocular Tumors Session, for An Unusual Epiretinal MembraneInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  2. 2024
    Best Paper Award, Uveal melanoma 1, Melanoma Research - Eye Cancer Foundation Session, for The Living Library for Uveal Melanoma: Multiomics Characterization and Utility in Drug ScreeningInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  3. 2024
    Knights Templar Travel GrantInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  4. 2024
    Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  5. 2022
    Secretariat AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  6. 2021
    Leonard and Mary Lou Hoeft Career Development Award Fund in Ophthalmology ResearchDevelopment - Benefactor Funded Career Development Award
  7. 2020
    Joanne Angle AwardWomen in Ophthalmology
  8. 2019
    Top 10 Best PosterWomen in Ophthalmology
  9. 2019
    Best Fellow Case at 2019 Atlantic Coast Retina ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
  10. 2017
    Society of Heed Fellowship awardSociety of Heed Fellows, Heed Foundation
  11. 2017
    Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
  12. 2016
    Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
  13. 2016
    Research Award recipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  14. 2016
    Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  15. 2015
    Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
  16. 2015
    Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  17. 2014
    Research Award RecipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  18. 2013
    Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Council RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  2. 2024 - 2026
    TreasurerInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  3. 2024 - 2028
    Scientific Meeting Planning CommitteeAmerican Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists
  4. 2024 - 2027
    Nominating CommitteeAmerican Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists
  5. 2024 - present
    Abstract ReviewInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  6. 2024 - present
    Advisory Board MemberIdeaya Biosciences
  7. 2024 - present
    SecretaryPan-American Ocular Oncology Society
  8. 2024 - present
    Board MemberPan-American Ocular Oncology Society
  9. 2023 - present
    MemberThesis Advisory Committee
  10. 2023 - present
    Abstract Review CommitteeAsia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
  11. 2023 - present
    Scientific ReviewerClinical and Translational Science PhD Program
  12. 2023 - present
    Ad-hoc ReviewerProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
  13. 2023 - present
    Poster JudgeDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  14. 2023 - present
    Exam Question WriterExamination Development Committee, American Board of Ophthalmology
  15. 2023 - present
    Exam Item WriterWritten Qualifying Examination (WQE) and Oral Examination Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
  16. 2023 - present
    ReviewerDepartment of Ophthalmology, Benefactor-Funded Career Development Award (CDA) Review Committee
  17. 2023
    2023 Annual Meeting Planning CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  18. 2023 - present
    Annual Meeting Program CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  19. 2022
    Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  20. 2022 - present
    MemberChildren's Oncology Group
  21. 2022 - 2025
    Annual Meeting Program Committee, MemberARVO Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC), Anatomy and Pathology/Oncology (AP) Section
  22. 2022 - 2025
    Annual Meeting Planning CommitteeAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  23. 2022 - present
    Invited MemberOphthalmic irAE Disease Definition Panel
  24. 2022 - present
    Invited MemberONE Oncology/Pathology Committee
  25. 2022
    Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  26. 2021 - present
    Invited MemberPediatric Disease-Oriented Group, Cancer Center
  27. 2021 - present
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  28. 2021 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Eye Research
  29. 2021 - present
    Associate MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
  30. 2021 - present
    Abstract GraderWomen in Ophthalmology
  31. 2021 - present
    Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  32. 2021 - present
    MemberOphthalmology General Call Distribution Working Group
  33. 2021 - present
    Course Co-DirectorMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  34. 2021 - present
    Invited MemberOphthalmology Research Committee
  35. 2020 - present
    Invited MemberPan-American Ocular Oncology Society
  36. 2020 - present
    Advisory Board MemberInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  37. 2020 - present
    Invited MemberYoung Ophthalmologists in Ocular Oncology
  38. 2019 - present
    Voting MemberAmerican Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists
  39. 2019 - 2023
    MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Resident Selection Committee
  40. 2019 - 2022
    MemberSurgical Retina Fellowship Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  41. 2019 - 2022
    MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical Retina Fellowship Interview Committee
  42. 2019 - present
    MemberMelanoma Disease-Oriented Group, Department of Oncology
  43. 2017 - present
    Voting MemberInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  44. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  45. 2014 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  46. 2014 - present
    MemberWomen in Ophthalmology
  47. 2013 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

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