Posts Tagged ‘R&D’
Borrmann Gives View Into Abbott’s Innovation Cycle
[creativ_pullleft colour=”light-gray” colour_custom=”” text=”Episode 041″] Leonard Borrmann, Head of R&D at Abbott Medical Optics, explains how the company encourages “failing forward” and other innovative qualities to creating new vision devices. Podcast Guest Leonard Borrmann Leonard joined Abbott as Divisional Vice President R&D, in February 2009, with the acquisition of Advanced Medical Optics. During his five…
Read MoreMasters of the Universe
Moderator: Jim Mazzo Jim Mazzo is the Executive Chairman and CEO for AcuFocus. AcuFocus specializes in presbyopia correction and is known for its revolutionary KAMRA inlay which was recently FDA approved. View Full Profile Panelists: Jeff George Jeff was appointed to lead Alcon in May 2014. As the global leader in eye care, Alcon provides…
Read MoreOphthalmology Lifetime Innovator Award
Presenter: 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. View Full Profile Recipient: Richard Lindstrom, MD Dr Richard L Lindstrom, Founder and attending surgeon at Minnesota Eye Consultants, Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus at…
Read MoreAlternative Financing Approaches
[creativ_pullleft colour=”light-gray” colour_custom=”” text=”Episode 036″] As venture investors shift to later stages, start-ups will have to look harder for new sources of innovation. A panel at OIS@ASCRS discusses how new sources of capital can sustain the creation of new companies.
Read MoreAlcon’s Attias Offers Insights On Innovation
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Read MoreVisual Disorders In Space And How Ophthalmology Can Help
View PDF Presentation Presenter: Dorit B. Donoviel, PhD Dr. Donoviel oversees the diverse portfolio of science and technology research and development projects at NSBRI that address the challenges faced by humans in space. She leads the NSBRI Industry Forum and the SMARTCAP seed award program for commercialization of biomedical technologies co-developed for both space and…
Read MoreJeff George’s Vision for Innovation at Alcon
Jeff George, Global Head of Alcon, took a few minutes between panels and meetings to share his vision for innovation at Alcon and how the company will pursue many opportunities in ophthalmology. Speaking With: Jeff George Jeff was appointed to lead Alcon in May 2014. As the global leader in eye care, Alcon provides innovative…
Read MoreGoogle Eyes Ophthalmology
Google and Alcon executives shared the stage to answer some questions about thier unique partnership. Alcon executives Laurent Attias, Head, Global Commercial Strategy and Franck Leveiller, PhD, VP, Head of Research & Development Vision Care and Brian P. Otis, PhD, founder of the Smart Contact LensProject at Google X answered questions from OIS Co-Chair Gil…
Read MoreAlcon’s George Stresses Innovation
A breakdown of the most salient points offered by opthalmology’s newest leader – Jeff George, President & Global Head of Alcon. Video Guest Jeff George Jeff was appointed to lead Alcon in May 2014. As the global leader in eye care, Alcon provides innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people worldwide see…
Read MoreA View From The NEI – Ophthalmic Innovation in 2014
The National Eye Institute (NEI) spends $675 million annually, mostly on basic science and discovery research. In addition, said Matthew J. McMahon, PhD, Director of the agency’s Office of Translational Research, “We have a clear mandate to help translate these discoveries into clinical medicine and public health improvements.” He points to the agency’s role in…
Read MoreSecond Acts – Reinventing Your Company
Building a successful biotech or biopharma company typically turns on a sentinel event – the pivot, as William J. Link, PhD, Managing Director of Versant Ventures calls it. That can involve a complete shift in a company’s focus. Link hosted a panel at the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit in Chicago, where CEOs and founders explained how…
Read MoreAlcon’s Head Jeff George Lays Out Vision
[creativ_pullleft colour=”light-gray” colour_custom=”” text=”Episode 015″] Jeff George, President & Global Head of Alcon, shares his optimism for the ophthalmology sector with attendees at the recent Ophthalmology Innovation Summit in Chicago. George explained where Alcon was putting research and development dollars (spoiler, one involves Google.) He also identified what he saw as intriguing companies and technologies…
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