James C. Tsai is a physician and scientist who serves as president of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

[7] Tsai's research includes the identification of neuroprotective molecules that can shield the optic nerve from damage without lowering intraocular pressure, evaluation of medical adherence and surgical outcomes in patients with glaucoma, and development of advanced vision testing techniques.

includes the long-term safety and efficacy of the Ahmed shunt versus the Baerveldt shunt implant, optimizing and enhancing medication adherence in patients with glaucoma, and understanding the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis and treatment of glaucoma.

[9][10][11][12] Author of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and over 80 invited medical articles, book chapters, and textbooks, including the Oxford American Handbook of Ophthalmology and Medical Management of Glaucoma (4 editions).

[13][14] Tsai has served as editorial board member for 9 medical journals and manuscript reviewer for over 100 additional scientific publications.