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
- 2017
ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 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
- 2024
Knights of Templar Travel GrantInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
- 2024
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2022
Secretariat AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 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
- 2025 - present
Council RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2024 - 2028
Scientific Meeting Planning CommitteeAmerican Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists
- 2024 - present
Abstract ReviewInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
- 2024 - present
Advisory Board MemberIdeaya Biosciences
- 2024 - present
SecretaryPan-American Ocular Oncology Society
- 2024 - present
Board MemberPan-American Ocular Oncology Society
- 2023 - present
MemberThesis Advisory Committee
- 2023 - present
Abstract Review CommitteeAsia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
Scientific ReviewerClinical and Translational Science PhD Program
- 2023 - present
Ad-hoc ReviewerProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 2023 - present
Poster JudgeDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- 2023 - present
Exam Question WriterExamination Development Committee, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
Exam Item WriterWritten Qualifying Examination (WQE) and Oral Examination Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
ReviewerDepartment of Ophthalmology, Benefactor-Funded Career Development Award (CDA) Review Committee
- 2023
2023 Annual Meeting Planning CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
Annual Meeting Program CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2022
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 - 2025
Annual Meeting Planning CommitteeAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2022 - present
Invited MemberOphthalmic irAE Disease Definition Panel
- 2022 - present
Invited MemberONE Oncology/Pathology Committee
- 2022
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
Associate MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2021 - present
Abstract GraderWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2021 - present
Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2021 - present
MemberOphthalmology General Call Distribution Working Group
- 2021 - present
Course Co-DirectorMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- 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 - 2023
MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Resident Selection Committee
- 2019 - 2022
MemberSurgical Retina Fellowship Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2019 - 2022
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
- 2014 - present
MemberWomen in Ophthalmology
- 2013 - present
MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Publications
Research activities