Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Cagri G. Besirli

Ophthalmology
University of Michigan Health
Regents Of The University Of Michigan
1000 Wall St, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
Accepting New Patients

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
University of Michigan Health
Regents Of The University Of Michigan
1000 Wall St, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
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Overview

Cagri Besirli is an Ophthalmologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Besirli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Stickler Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Besirli is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 132 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 10 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MI
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Michigan Health System
Languages Spoken
English
Turkish
Gender
Male

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Spectrum Priority Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
1000 Wall St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Call: 734-764-4190

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

Long-term Follow-up Study of Participants Following an Open Label, Multi-centre, Phase I/II Dose Escalation Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector (AAV2/8-hCARp.hCNGB3 and AAV2/8-hG1.7p.coCNGA3) for Gene Therapy of Adults and Children With Achromatopsia Owing to Defects in CNGB3 or CNGA3
Long-term Follow-up Study of Participants Following an Open Label, Multi-centre, Phase I/II Dose Escalation Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector (AAV2/8-hCARp.hCNGB3 and AAV2/8-hG1.7p.coCNGA3) for Gene Therapy of Adults and Children With Achromatopsia Owing to Defects in CNGB3 or CNGA3
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Either AAV - CNGB3 or AAV - CNGA3
An Open-label, Phase 1/2 Trial of Gene Therapy 4D-125 in Males With X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) Caused by Mutations in the RPGR Gene
An Open-label, Phase 1/2 Trial of Gene Therapy 4D-125 in Males With X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) Caused by Mutations in the RPGR Gene
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Drug: 4D-125
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Multiple-Site, Phase 1/2, Safety and Efficacy Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector Expressing Retinoschisin (rAAV2tYF-CB-hRS1) in Patients With X-linked Retinoschisis
A Multiple-Site, Phase 1/2, Safety and Efficacy Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector Expressing Retinoschisin (rAAV2tYF-CB-hRS1) in Patients With X-linked Retinoschisis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: rAAV2tYF-CB-hRS1
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
An Open Label, Multi-centre, Phase I/II Dose Escalation Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector (AAV2/8-hG1.7p.coCNGA3) for Gene Therapy of Children and Adults With Achromatopsia Owing to Defects in CNGA3
An Open Label, Multi-centre, Phase I/II Dose Escalation Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector (AAV2/8-hG1.7p.coCNGA3) for Gene Therapy of Children and Adults With Achromatopsia Owing to Defects in CNGA3
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 01, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: AAV- CNGA3
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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132 Total Publications

Addressing Challenges in Developing Treatments for Inherited Retinal Diseases: Recommendations From the Third Monaciano Symposium.
Addressing Challenges in Developing Treatments for Inherited Retinal Diseases: Recommendations From the Third Monaciano Symposium.
Journal: Translational vision science & technology
Published: August 27, 2025
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Ann Arbor, MI 
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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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