A scientific association of glaucoma researchers selected University of Iowa professor of ophthalmology John Fingert, MD, PhD, for inclusion into membership. 

The Glaucoma Research Society is a prestigious group of glaucoma researchers who discuss and stimulate compelling or innovative research to prevent glaucoma-related disability worldwide. Membership includes 86 active members, 35 emeritus and 6 honorary members representing 26 countries.

Fingert joins University of Iowa faculty Lee Alward, Chris Johnson, and Sohan Hayreh (emeritus member) in the Society. He holds the Hadley-Carver Chair in Glaucoma and directs the Glaucoma Genetics Lab at the University of Iowa.