Professor Francis Munier
Full Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of Ocular Oncology, Pathology & Genetics, Jules‑Gonin Eye Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
Switzerland
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Professor Francis Munier is a Swiss ophthalmic oncologist and geneticist with over 30 years of specialized experience in retinoblastoma and ocular oncology. He serves as former Head of Ocular Oncology, Pathology & Genetics at Jules Gonin Eye Hospital in Lausanne and is a full Professor of Ophthalmology. Board-certified in both Ophthalmology and Medical Genetics, he pioneered targeted treatments for retinoblastoma, including intra-arterial, intravitreal, and intracameral chemotherapy—dramatically improving globe preservation and survival rates. A leading voice in pediatric ocular oncology, he has authored nearly 200 publications and holds key leadership roles in international ocular oncology societies. His expertise uniquely integrates clinical innovation, genetics, and compassionate patient care.
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Francis L. Munier is a Swiss ophthalmologist specializing in retinoblastoma, ocular oncology, and ocular genetics. He trained at the University of Lausanne and Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, with additional fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and ocular oncology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
He helped usher in conservative, eye-salvage therapies for retinoblastoma, notably intravitreal chemotherapy for vitreous seeding, which has significantly improved eye-preservation rates in advanced disease.
At Jules-Gonin, he served as Head of the Ocular Oncology, Pathology & Genetics pole (2015–2023) and is currently a consultant to the Retinoblastoma and Oculogenetics units. He is Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the University of Lausanne.
In ocular genetics, his landmark work includes discoveries in TGFBI-related corneal dystrophies and EFEMP1-associated macular dystrophy (Malattia Leventinese/Doyne). He has authored highly cited publications and contributed to international classifications and guidelines. He has held leadership roles with ISOO and ISGEDR and remains active in international collaborations and education.
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Consultant for Retinoblastoma
2023 - TodayJules Gonin Eye Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Head of Ocular Oncology, Pathology & Genetics
2015 - 2023Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Full Professor of Ophthalmology
2015 - 2023University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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Chef de clinique and later Médecin-associé
1993 - 2002Jules Gonin Eye Hospital
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Specialist FMH in Medical Genetics
2001
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Specialist FMH in Ophthalmic Surgery
2000
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Specialist FMH in Ophthalmology
1993
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Swiss Federal Diploma in Medicine
1983
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International Society of Ocular Oncology (ISOO) — Member; Honorary Secretary (2017)
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European Ocular Oncology Group — Member
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American Academy of Ophthalmology — Member
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Swiss Society of Ophthalmology — Member
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