2015 Review of the Ophthalmology Innovation Cycle
Moderator:
William J. Link, PhD
Bill was Founder, Chairman and CEO of Chiron Vision, sold in 1997. Bill founded and served as President of American Medical Optics (AMO), sold in 1986.
Panelists:
Richard Lindstrom, MD
Dr Richard L Lindstrom, Founder and attending surgeon at Minnesota Eye Consultants, Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology, Associate Director: Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Board Member: University of Minnesota Foundation, and Visiting Professor: UC Irvine: Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.
Emmett T. Cunningham Jr., MD, PhD, MPH
Dr. Cunningham joined Clarus Ventures with 20+ years in the biomedical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Prior, Dr. Cunningham was the SVP, Medical Strategy at Eyetech Pharmaceuticals.
Buzz Benson
Buzz is a Founding Member of SightLine Partners and has been an active investor and advisor to medical technology companies for over 30 years.
Joseph Gilliam
Mr. Gilliam has over 16 year’s experience in strategic advisory services, private and public equity and debt financings.