Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Uveal melanoma
- Retinoblastoma
- Vitreoretinal lymphoma
- Conjunctival melanoma
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
Fellowship - Ocular OncologyWills Eye Hospital
- 2017
ResidencyResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2014
Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic Rochester Programs
- 2013
MDNortheast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
- 2009
BS/MD - Integrated Life Sciences - Accelerated BS/MD program with NEOMEDYoungstown State University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Leonard and Mary Lou Hoeft Career Development Award Fund in Ophthalmology ResearchDevelopment - Benefactor Funded Career Development Award
- 2020
Joanne Angle AwardWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2019
Top 10 Best PosterWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2019
Best Fellow Case at 2019 Atlantic Coast Retina ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
- 2017
Society of Heed Fellowship awardSociety of Heed Fellows, Heed Foundation
- 2017
Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
- 2016
Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
- 2016
Research Award recipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
- 2016
Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- 2015
Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
- 2015
Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- 2014
Research Award RecipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
- 2013
Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2022 - present
MemberChildren's Oncology Group
- 2022 - 2025
Annual Meeting Program Committee, MemberARVO Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC), Anatomy and Pathology/Oncology (AP) Section
- 2022 - present
Invited MemberOphthalmic irAE Disease Definition Panel
- 2022 - present
Invited MemberONE Oncology/Pathology Committee
- 2022 - present
Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2021 - present
Invited MemberPediatric Disease-Oriented Group, Cancer Center
- 2021 - present
Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
- 2021 - present
MemberInternational Society for Eye Research
- 2021 - present
DirectorVitreoretinal and CNS Lymphoma Working Group
- 2021 - present
Associate MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2021 - present
Abstract GraderWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2021 - present
MemberOphthalmology General Call Distribution Working Group
- 2021 - present
Course Co-DirectorMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2021 - present
Course DirectorOphthalmology CME Course Series
- 2021 - present
Invited MemberOphthalmology Research Committee
- 2020 - present
Invited MemberPan-American Ocular Oncology Society
- 2020 - present
Advisory Board MemberInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
- 2020 - present
Invited MemberYoung Ophthalmologists in Ocular Oncology
- 2019 - present
Voting MemberAmerican Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists
- 2019 - present
MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Resident Selection Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberSurgical Retina Fellowship Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2019 - present
MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical Retina Fellowship Interview Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberMelanoma Disease-Oriented Group, Department of Oncology
- 2017 - present
Voting MemberInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2014 - present
MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2013 - present
MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Publications
Research activities