Dr. Najiya holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Elite School of Optometry, Chennai in affiliation with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, India. She secured her PhD in Neuroscience from the Erasmus University Rotterdam under an Indo-Dutch collaborative endeavour between the Vestibular & Ocular Motor Research group at the Department of Neuroscience, Erasmus Medical Centre, The Netherlands, and the Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India. Her PhD research concentrated on extracting eye-tracking based biomarkers for the detection of visual system dysfunctions. Dr. Najiya has also earned the designation of the ‘Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)’ under the scientific category. Following her PhD, she extended her proficiency through a postdoctoral fellowship with the same research group with a predominant focus on understanding the real-life functional consequences of visual impairment through visual-motor integration tasks. From the initial phase of her PhD Dr. Najiya has been dynamically involved in mentoring activities that bridged clinical practise and scientific research, facilitating students at various academic levels to shape well-rounded future professionals.

At present Dr. Najiya is a research fellow with the Eye N’ Brain research group examining the underlying mechanisms and usability of light-therapy in developing improved public health approaches for the prevention or progression control of myopia and on developing innovative tech-based means to decode activities linked to visual neuroscience. Aside from her professional pursuits, she is an avid reader, an amateur creative writer, and a fashion enthusiast.

Janie is a Clinical Research Coordinator who helps to recruits patients and healthy volunteers from the eye clinics or general population. She enjoys interacting with people and recruits just about everyone she meets. She conducts eyes tests for participants and hopes to bridge people’s needs closer to their solutions, whether it is connecting them to an ophthalmologist, optometrist or offering empathy and a listening ear. She is an idealist at heart, tamed by operational realities, into a realist, who believes that with advances in research therapies, it would eventually to translational eye care that would benefit the majority at large. Fostering and being a robust team member at Eye N Brain would leave an impactful legacy behind, for ALL TO SEE !

The future depends on what we choose to do in the present. It is not just for ourselves but for our future generations to come. Exciting times beckons!

Liyana is an optometrist with over 11 years of experience spanning retail practice and clinical research coordination. She is skilled in patient care, vision assessment, and supporting research activities, bringing a strong blend of hands-on clinical expertise and operational understanding. Known for her dedication and warmth, Liyana is deeply passionate about helping people and improving their quality of life through eye care.

Vicky is a fully registered optometrist under Optometrist and Opticians board (OOB) with 6 years’ experience in the optometry industry which includes retail and eye clinics. From a young age, Vicky has been fascinated by the human eye, which led her to pursue a Diploma in Optometry at Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Bsc (Hons) in Optometry at University of Manchester. Vicky has great passion towards optometry and patient care. Her other interests include photography and creating animations. For leisure, she loves to play badminton and go on hikes.

Jiaul earned his Master’s degree from Keio University, Tokyo, Japan, and received fellowship training as a pediatric optometrist at the L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. He joined the Eye N’ Brain Research Group as a Research Associate in January 2025. His current research focuses on developing novel strategies to inhibit myopia progression and exploring the role of the choroid in ocular growth. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jiaul enjoys cooking and listening to music.

Wong Min is a fully registered optometrist with the Optometrists and Opticians Board, Singapore. She holds a Diploma in Optometry and a BSc (Hons) in Optometry and Clinical Practice. With experience in innovative environments, including startups, she has honed both her clinical expertise and business management skills. Passionate about making healthcare more accessible for everyone, she actively explores innovative ideas and projects to bridge gaps in care. In her free time, she enjoys attending food festivals and playing board games.

Hailing from Malaysia, Ann is a clinical optometrist with a keen interest in paediatric optometry and exploring the latest advancements in vision technology. With a degree in Bachelor of Optometry (Hons), she’s dedicated to enhancing lives with clearer vision thru every creative step. Beyond the workplace, Ann finds joy in discovering new food, especially coffee & dessert!

Pavithra is a motivated professional with a long-standing background in the healthcare industry. She has 10 years of experience in healthcare as a Registered Nurse in a public healthcare institution, and in managerial roles at a private medical clinic in Singapore. Her passion for healthcare stems from a desire to make a difference in people’s lives, by improving their health and wellbeing. She holds a Masters in Global Health from Uppsala University. She is passionate about research on pressing global/public health issues, and relevant solutions. She believes in the power of quality research in driving solutions for societal health and wellbeing. Beyond her professional life, she enjoys going for long runs, playing tennis, and experimenting with cooking recipes.

Caleb graduated from National University of Singapore (NUS) with a major in life science and minors in public health and psychology. He has joined A/Prof Raymond Najjar’s research lab since March 2024 to mainly help out with the Lightspan project. He has ample experience in pediatric and oncology (phase 1 and phase 2/3) research trials, is passionate to learn more about clinical research in different fields (neurology, ophthalmology, infectious disease and immunology etc.), and has shown exceptional attitude and ability to climb the learning curve.