Gil Ben-Shlomo, DVM, PhD
In Memoriam: 1970 - October 21, 2020
Department of Clinical Sciences
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Associate Professor, Section of Ophthalmology
Dr. Gil Ben-Shlomo passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50 on October 21. His passion for veterinary ophthalmology fueled his approach and success in teaching the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary ophthalmologists. His research was both innovative as well as providing a bridge from the bench top to the patient, and has had a significant impact in both the veterinary and human realm in retinal neurodegenerative diseases.
Ben-Shlomo was always known for the generous number of treats he would give patients, his warm and welcoming demeanor, and wonderful smile. In 2019, he came to Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where he quickly became an integral member of the Section of Ophthalmology. As an ACVO member he was an Editorial Board Member for the journal of Veterinary Ophthalmology and served on committees for various organizations. Gil was also active on the international scene, serving as the current President of the International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.
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Obituary from International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Research/Clinical Interest
Education and Training
- 2007-2010 University of Florida, Residency in Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology
- 2009 Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, PhD in Neurobiology and Ophthalmology
- 1999 Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, DVM
- 1995 Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, Animal Science (pre-veterinary studies program)
Biography
Publications
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Awards and Honors
- 2019 President of the International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ISVO).
- 2018 Patent Filed: Que L, Ben-Shlomo G, Song C. Smart contact lens for intraocular pressure monitoring and drug release. 900.304PRV. Filed 10/10/2018
- 2017 Award for research paper presented (3rd place) at the annual meeting of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO). Estoril, Portugal
- 2015 Service Team of the Year Award, conferred to the Ophthalmology Service, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, Iowa State University
- 2014 Early-Career Achievement in Research Award for outstanding accomplishments in research in an early stage. Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
- 2012 Award for best research paper presented at the annual meeting of the Israeli Society for Vision and Eye Research (ARVO affiliated). Ramat-Gan, Israel
- 2008 Patent: Ben-Shlomo G, Ofri R. Treating or preventing age-related retinal deterioration in a subject, by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an amount of a copolymer selected from glatiramer acetate or a glatiramer acetate-related heteropolymer. Patent Number: WO2008075365-A1
- 2005 Commendation by the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) for the excellence of presentation at the annual meeting. Glasgow, Scotland
- 2004 DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship award for further academic study and training in Germany
- 2003 Award for best research paper presented at the 2003 annual meeting of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology, and the International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology. Cambridge, UK
Professional/Academic Affiliations
- American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
- International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium
- International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Iowa State University, Neuroscience Interdepartmental Graduate Program
- Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
- Israeli Society for Vision & Eye Research (ARVO chapter affiliated)
- The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology