Pamela Garcia-Filion, MPH, is a research associate with The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She is responsible for providing scientific support for epidemiological and clinical research projects within the ONH research program. Her expertise is in database management and the application of research and statistical methodology to advance research objectives. Mrs. Garcia-Filion received a bachelor of science in microbiology and chemistry, and a master of public health with a focus on health policy and program administration from the University of Arizona. She completed post-graduate studies, at the University of Southern California, in advanced research methodology in epidemiology.
Major Areas of Research Interest
Pamela Garcia-Filion, MPH is responsible for providing scientific support for epidemiological and clinical research projects within the ONH research program. Her expertise is in database management and the application of research and statistical methodology to advance research objectives.
Research In Progress
- Geographic and temporal distribution of ONH within the United States
- Epidemiology of optic nerve hypoplasia
- Clinical risk factors of optic nerve hypoplasia
A study headed by Mark S. Borchert, MD is designed to provide preliminary data about the factors involved in formation of ONH prior to birth. This study may improve physicians’ ability to provide earlier identification and treatment of ONH. In addition, a greater understanding of prenatal risk factors may allow physicians to prevent this disease in the future. For more information or to partake in the study, click here.
Recent Published Research
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia in North America: A Re-Appraisal of Perinatal Risk Factors
Acta Ophthalmologica 2008. Pamela Garcia-Filion, MPH, Cassandra Fink, MPH, Mitchell E. Geffner, MD, and Mark Borchert, MD
The Syndrome of Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 2008 8: 395-403
Borchert, MD, Garcia-Filion, MPH
Neuroradiographic, Endocrinologic, and Ophthalmic Correlates of Adverse Developmental Outcomes in Children With Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: A Prospective Study
Pediatrics, Mar 2008; 121: e653 - e659.
Pamela Garcia-Filion, MPH, Karen Epport, PhD, Marvin Nelson, MDd, Colleen Azen, MS, Mitchell E. Geffner, MD, Cassandra Fink, MPH and Mark Borchert, MD
Endocrinological and Auxological Abnormalities in Young Children With Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: A Prospective Study
Ahmad T, Garcia-Filion P, Borchert M, Kaufman F, Burkett L, Geffner
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