Oct 11, 2024

Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 74: Dr. Kia Washington

Eye on the Cure

Dr. Kia Washington talks about her work in whole eye transplantation and more.

October 11, 2024. Dr. Kia Washington, a professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical School, talks to host Ben Shaberman about her work in whole eye transplantation. Dr. Washington is also the first Black female plastic surgeon in the country to hold the title of full professor and she discusses the challenges of ensuring diversity and inclusion in her field.

This episode of the Eye on the Cure Podcast is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.