Speakers

Ehsan Vaghefi

By Jackie Wengrod | July 8, 2025

My passion for delivering faster, more affordable, and individualized eye-care led me to co-found Toku Eyes in 2019. As the science lead, I oversee the…

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Anne Fung

Anne Fung

By Jackie Wengrod | July 8, 2025

Dr. Anne Fung is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in medical diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous. After completing an ophthalmology residency at Stanford University,…

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H. Nida Sen, MD, MHS

By Jackie Wengrod | May 28, 2025

Executive leader, board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist recognized as a globally renowned clinician-scientist. My role capitalizes on a rich blend of clinical expertise and scientific acumen.…

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Stephen Poor

By Jackie Wengrod | November 18, 2024

Physician scientist (UK trained ophthalmologist) with over 20 years drug discovery and development experience. Current role is Head of Translational Medicine at Apellis. Broad responsibilities…

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Tomo Oe, PhD

By Jackie Wengrod | November 13, 2024

Dr. Tomo Oe currently holds the role of Scouting & Transaction Lead in Business Development at Astellas Pharma, where he leads search & evaluation and…

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Joe Markson, PhD

By Jackie Wengrod | November 13, 2024

Joe is joining from Boston Consulting Group, where he worked with healthcare and private equity clients on strategy, portfolio planning, and due diligence projects. Prior…

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Amy Hopkin, PhD

By Jackie Wengrod | November 13, 2024

Amy Hopkin is an accomplished leader in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries with over a decade of experience in driving innovation and strategic growth.…

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Susan Benton, MBA

By Jackie Wengrod | November 13, 2024

Ms. Susan Benton is a strategic business consultant and owner of i2eye Consulting, LLC. Since July 2024, she has been a strategic advisor and consultant…

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Mike Mbagwu, MD

By Jackie Wengrod | November 12, 2024
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Alexander Gebauer, MD, PhD

By Jackie Wengrod | November 11, 2024

Dr. Gebauer has more than 30 years industry experience in research and development and has been part of teams responsible for numerous approvals worldwide in…

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Kirstie R. Cole

By Jackie Wengrod | November 11, 2024

Kirstie Cole brings 25 years of strategic sales and leadership experience to Bausch + Lomb. Known for driving consistent growth and building high-performing teams, Kirstie…

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Jeffrey Friedman, MD, PhD

By Jackie Wengrod | November 11, 2024

Dr. Friedman oversees a family office that focuses on private companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space, with an emphasis on platform technologies, oncology, neurodegenerative…

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