Sandeep Singh

Software Developer | Uveitis Clinical Research | Machine learning & Data visualization

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About Me

I am a Kent State University graduate (2021) with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and an Associate of Science degree. Currently, I work as a Software Developer in Clinical Research at the Cole Eye Institute, where I specialize in building machine learning models for image analysis and post-surgical assessment.

I have designed and implemented specialized software solutions that are patent pending and support ophthalmic research. My software has played a key role in multiple research publications, patents and presentations. I am passionate about leveraging my programming skills along with my biology background to drive innovation in image analysis.

Education

Jan 2022

Certificate in Phlebotomy

Independence Phlebotomy USA, Independence, OH

Aug 2016 - Dec 2021

Bachelor of Science: Biology

Kent State University, Kent, OH

Aug 2016 - Dec 2021

Associate of Science

Kent State University, Kent, OH

Programming Projects

Multi-Modal Vessel Segmentation

Python
2025 - Present

Developed a deep learning model that generates binary vessel masks from multi-modal ophthalmic imaging. Extended the pipeline to perform artery/vein classification and compute quantitative vessel metrics for downstream analysis.

En Face to OCT B-Scan Projection

Python
2025 - Present

Developed a software tool that generates en face images from OCT B-scan volumes, with the ability to segment disease on the en face view. Segmented regions are projected back onto the corresponding B-scans to localize pathology within the original scan.

Lesion Measurement Tool

Python
2024 - Present

Developed tool for pre/post-treatment comparison of sarcoid lesions with interactive GUI and real-time threshold adjustment for lesion segmentation. Implemented red/green tinting for direct visualization of lesion changes.

Premacular Bursa Measurement

Python
2024 - Present

Developed measurement tool for quantifying premacular bursa dimensions on OCT slices with scaling solutions for accurate measurements. Implemented user-friendly interface for research use.

Cardiovascular Risk Calculator

Python
2024 - Present

Contributed to the development of a novel risk assessment tool for cardiovascular events using ophthalmic imaging. Created models to generate binary vessel masks and artery/vein segmentation from fundus images.

Publications Timeline

2026
Journal Article

Choroidal Vessel Thickness After Scleral Windows

Singh S, Barbosa GCS, Mammo DA, Whitney J, Baynes K, Sharma S, Srivastava SK. Choroidal vessel thickness changes on indocyanine green angiography after scleral windows for uveal effusion syndrome. J Vitreoretin Dis. 2026 May 7:24741264261438461. doi:10.1177/24741264261438461. Online ahead of print.

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2026
Journal Article

Swept-Source OCT and OCT-A B-Scan Analysis

Mizuno Y, Srivastava SK, Singh S, et al. Swept-source OCT and OCT angiography B-scan analysis of inflammatory retinal vascular changes: quantitative and qualitative assessment. Ophthalmol Retina. 2026;10(5):552-561. doi:10.1016/j.oret.2026.01.006.

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2026
ARVO Abstract

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and NAION Incidence

Shin D, Shen J, Mohan N, Bellanda V, Schulgit MJ, Chen C, Sanchez E, Mizuno Y, Singh S, et al. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes and incidence of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026;67(7):3109.

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2026
ARVO Abstract

Ellipsoid Zone Loss in Stargardt Disease

Bellanda V, Chen C, Mizuno Y, Shin D, Barbosa GCS, Sanchez E, Mohan N, Schulgit MJ, Singh S, et al. Longitudinal analysis of ellipsoid zone loss in Stargardt disease. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026;67(7):5361.

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2026
ARVO Abstract

Semiautomated Fundus Autofluorescence Grading Tool

Singh S, Bellanda V, Mizuno Y, Chen C, Baynes K, Srivastava SK, Sharma S. Towards objective fundus autofluorescence grading: a semiautomated tool for quantitative assessment of retinal disease. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026;67(7):3985.

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2026
ARVO Abstract

Retinal Vascular Changes After Statin Initiation

Mohan N, Schulgit MJ, Singh S, Bellanda V, Chen C, Shin D, Chaudhury P, Yuan A, Srivastava SK, Sharma S. Longitudinal retinal vascular changes on fundus photo after statin initiation. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026;67(7):3575.

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2026
ARVO Abstract

Blood Pressure Control and the Retinal Vasculature

Schulgit MJ, Mohan N, Singh S, Bellanda V, Chen C, Shin D, Sanchez E, Haddad E, Cameron S, Nowacki A, Srivastava SK, Sharma S. Impact of systemic blood pressure control on the retinal vasculature. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026;67(7):3573.

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2025
AAO Abstract

Ocular Candidiasis Screening Using LLMs

Antaki F, Arline AA, Bala S, Mohan N, Schulgit MJ, Bellanda VCF, Mahmoud M, Singh S, et al. Scalable and Automated Extraction of Clinical Features from Ocular Candidiasis Screening Consultations Using Large Language Models. AAO 2025. Abstract Id: 30082430.

2025
ASRS Abstract

Retinal Ischemic Perivascular Lesions Study

Delaney A, Singh S, et al. Screening for retinal ischemic perivascular lesions in patients undergoing cardiovascular assessment: A one-year outcome analysis. ASRS 2025 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting. Proposal.

2025
ASRS Abstract

OCT Angiography in Retinal Vasculitis

Mizuno Y, Singh S, et al. Optical coherence tomography angiography findings in retinal vasculitis. ASRS 2025 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting. Proposal.

2024
AAO Abstract

OCT and OCT-A in Cardiovascular Studies

Srivastava SK, Sharma S, Baynes KM, Singh S, et al. OCT and OCT-A of the Retina in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Studies: A Prospective Study. AAO 2024. Abstract 30079813.

2024
ARVO Abstract

Quantitative Anterior Chamber Cell Analysis

Sharma S, Hamden A, Chen C, Singh S, et al. Longitudinal quantitative anterior chamber cell analysis following Vamikibart intravitreal therapy in patients with uveitic macular edema from the DOVETAIL clinical trial. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2024;65(7):3028.

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2024
ARVO Abstract

Ultra-Widefield Fluorescein Angiography Study

Singh S, Sharma S, Baynes K, et al. Imaging characteristics and clinical utility of full-dose vs quarter-dose ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2024;65(7):5959.

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2024
Journal Article

Ultrawidefield Fundus Fluorescein Angiography

Szigiato A, Sharma S, Singh S, et al. Imaging characteristics and clinical utility of half-dose versus full-dose ultrawidefield fundus fluorescein angiography. Ophthalmol Retina. 2024;8(10):981-986. doi:10.1016/j.oret.2024.04.024.

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2023
ARVO Abstract

Remote Assessment with OCT

Erwin C, Sharma S, McDonald MA, Singh S, et al. Remote assessment of patients with red eyes utilizing anterior segment optical coherence tomography – a pilot study. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2023;64(8):3408.

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2023
ARVO Abstract

Ultra-Widefield Fluorescein Angiography Comparison

Szigiato A, Singh S, Mills M, et al. Imaging characteristics and clinical utility of half vs full dose ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2023;64(8):3730.

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2023
ARVO Abstract

Choroidal Vessel Thickness Study

Singh S, Mammo D, Baynes K, et al. The change in choroidal vessel thickness on ICG angiography in patients who underwent scleral windows for uveal effusion syndrome. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2023;64(8):2084.

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