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2 weeks ago

What are the key qualities to being effective teammates? David Esposito, President and CEO of ONL Therapeutics, and Connie Chang, Chief Operating Officer of ONL Therapeutics, chat with host James Murray on the importance and value of transparency, trustworthiness, vulnerability, and candor amongst leadership to establish a strong company foundation. In this episode of the OIS podcast, learn about: Handling the little problems before they become big problemsThe ability to execute big ideas eff...

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What are the key qualities to being effective teammates? David Esposito, President and CEO of ONL Therapeutics, and Connie Chang, Chief Operating Officer of ONL Therapeutics, chat with host James Murray on the importance and value of transparency, trustworthiness, vulnerability, and candor amongst leadership to establish a strong company foundation. In this episode of the OIS podcast, learn about: Handling the little problems before they become big problemsThe ability to execute big ideas eff...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/425)

OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading Podcast

Pharma, Devices & More: Inside the Future of Glaukos

This week on The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS Podcast, Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh welcome Tomas Navratil, PhD, Chief Development Officer at Glaukos, to discuss the company’s remarkable transformation from MIGS pioneer to a diversified global leader in ophthalmology. Glaukos is advancing a robust pipeline that spans devices, pharmaceuticals, and drug-device combinations—reshaping the future of eye care. Highlights from the episode include: How Glaukos tripled its R&D p...

4 weeks ago

10 minutes

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Discover the Future of Non-Invasive Glaucoma Care

This week on The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS Podcast, Rob Rothman and Jai Parekh welcome Shawn O'Neil, President and Chief Commercial Officer of ViaLase, to discuss a cutting-edge advancement in glaucoma treatment. Velas is pioneering the FLIGHT procedure—Femtosecond Laser Image-Guided High-Precision Trabeculotomy—a non-invasive, incision-free alternative to traditional surgery. Highlights from the episode include: How ViaLase combines femtosecond laser precision with advanced O...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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Transforming Myopia Treatment: Perry Sternberg Talks SYD-101

This week on The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS Podcast, Perry Sternberg, CEO of Sydnexis, discusses the company's efforts to bring its innovative SYD-101 product to market, which aims to slow the progression of pediatric myopia. Challenges in Market Access: Sternberg emphasizes the challenges of market access and reimbursement, explaining that it's not just about the product’s price but also the value proposition it offers.Launch Plans for 2026: The company is planning for a 2026 ...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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Unlocking the Uveoscleral Pathway: Adam Szaronos on Bio-Interventional Innovation in Glaucoma

In this edition of The Rob & Jai Show, the OIS Podcast welcomes Adam Szaronos, CEO of IanTrek, for a wide-ranging conversation on innovation, leadership, and unlocking new pathways in glaucoma care. Adam walks us through his career journey from Alcon to TearLab to leading IanTrek, where he’s now championing a new class of glaucoma procedures with AloeFlow™—a minimally invasive, tissue-based implant that activates the uveoscleral pathway. Together with hosts Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Par...

2 months ago

38 minutes

OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading Podcast

Bringing Presbyopia Back to the Forefront: Paul Smith of Orasis on The Rob & Jai Show, an Edition of the OIS Podcast

In this edition of The Rob & Jai Show, Paul Smith, President & COO of Orasis Pharmaceuticals, joins Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh for a compelling conversation on his career path and the commercialization of Qlosi™—a novel, FDA-approved, low-dose pilocarpine eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia. With more than two decades of experience across Alcon, Novartis, and now Orasis, Smith reflects on his unique career trajectory from tech startups to ophthalmic leadership, the import...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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The View from the Street: Industry Trends, Strategic Shifts & Navigating Uncertainty

In this edition of the OIS Podcast, a powerhouse panel of investment, banking, and biotech leaders offers unfiltered insights on the current and future state of the ophthalmic industry. Featuring Andrew Gitkin (Leerink Partners), Cameron Taylor (Bank of America), Susan Orr, PhD (Claris Bio), and Anupam Dalal, MD (Acuta Capital), and Dr. Pravin Dugel, Chairman and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, this session explores how macroeconomic and political shifts—such as RFK Jr.'s FDA rhetoric and rising i...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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Breaking Barriers in Sustained Drug Delivery: Michael O’Rourke on The Rob & Jai Show edition of the OIS Podcast

In this episode of The Rob & Jai Show, Michael O’Rourke, CEO of Re-Vana Therapeutics, joins Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh to explore the next-generation of sustained drug delivery in ophthalmology. With millions of intravitreal injections administered annually for retinal diseases like AMD, the need for longer-lasting, more effective treatments has never been greater. O’Rourke explains how Re-Vana’s proprietary hydrogel-based technologies are setting a new standard for biodegradable,...

3 months ago

13 minutes

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Industry Titans Talk Ophthalmic Innovation: Andrew Stewart & Anthony Wallace on the Rob & Jai Show

In this episode of The Rob & Jai Show, Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh host a captivating conversation with Andrew Stewart and Anthony Wallace—two leaders who are among the most experienced and admired executives in ophthalmology. Andrew Stewart, with over 25 years of pharmaceutical leadership across Bausch + Lomb, AbbVie, and Allergan, shares how his global business acumen shapes innovation in eye care. Anthony Wallace, a 26-year healthcare veteran with leadership roles at Novartis, M...

4 months ago

24 minutes

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A Visionary Approach to Uveitis: Tarsier Pharma’s Disruptive Innovation

In this OIS Podcast episode, host Dr. Robert Rothman sits down with Daphne Haim-Langford, PhD, Founder & CEO of Tarsier Pharma, and Ashley Kline, Chief Commercial Officer, to discuss their groundbreaking approach to uveitis treatment. Tarsier’s lead candidate, TRS01, is a first-in-class bio-inspired therapy designed to control inflammation without raising intraocular pressure, a major complication of steroid treatments. With a unique mechanism of action that modulates macrophages and redu...

4 months ago

29 minutes

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Next-Gen Innovators: Dr. Vikram Shankar on Advancing Patient Safety and Sustainability with Dropmate

In this episode of Eye on Innovation, host Carey Powers introduces the Next-Gen Innovators series with special guest Dr. Vikram Shankar, an ophthalmologist at Stanford and co-founder of Dropmate. Dr. Shankar discusses how his passion for public health and patient care inspired the creation of Dropmate—a compact, affordable, and eco-friendly disinfection system for clinical eye care equipment. Learn how this technology addresses patient safety, cost savings, and environmental sustainability, a...

5 months ago

24 minutes

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Insights from a Leader: Dave LeCause on Commercial Strategy and Innovation in Eye Care

In this episode of The Rob and Jai Show, Dave LeCause, a renowned biopharmaceutical leader and former VP of Allergan Eye Care, reflects on his remarkable career in ophthalmology. Join us as Dave discusses his journey from leading commercial strategies for billion-dollar brands to mentoring the next generation of innovators. Hear his thoughts on innovation cycles, the evolving landscape of dry eye treatments, and why gene and cell therapies hold the key to ophthalmology’s future. In this episo...

5 months ago

12 minutes

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The Power of Collaboration: From Early-Stage Innovation to Commercial Strategy

In this double-feature episode of the OIS Eye on Innovation Podcast, Carey Powers highlights the invaluable resources and expertise within the OIS community, showcasing the power of cross-collaboration and strategic foresight in biotech.Part 1: Dr. Francis Lasowski (C20/20 Innovation Hub) and Dr. Wendy Naimark (Ripple Therapeutics) discuss their long-standing partnership, which has propelled Ripple's success through groundbreaking innovations, including dry AMD research and key advancements i...

6 months ago

21 minutes

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Redefining Ophthalmic Innovation: Stuart Therapeutics’ Journey Beyond Dry Eye

In this episode of The Rob and Jai Show from OIS XIV, hosts Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh talk with Eric Schlumpf, CEO of Stuart Therapeutics, about the company’s transformative approach to ophthalmic diseases. Learn how Stuart's innovative polypeptide technology repairs damaged collagen, advancing from dry eye to neuroprotection in glaucoma and beyond. Eric highlights key milestones, including promising clinical trial results, strategic partnerships, and the company’s plans to tackle ma...

6 months ago

15 minutes

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Company Quick Takes

Carey Powers caught up with five innovative companies at this years OIS XIV in San Diego, to discuss the latest advancements in ophthalmology on the OIS podcast.Topics included touchless laser therapy for presbyopia, extending the duration of intravitreal treatments, next-generation tear fluid testing, and new imaging methodologies for vitreoretinal conditions. Guests include:Alex Lopez, Chief Commercial Officer - Ace Vision GroupHouman Hemmati, MD, PhD, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer...

7 months ago

24 minutes

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Transforming Corneal Care

In this episode, listen in as Dr. Robert Rothman speaks with Dr. Daniel Brocks, CMO of BostonSight! They discuss the unique PROSE lenses that are redefining corneal care and how BostonSight’s nonprofit mission is making advanced treatments accessible to more patients. Key takeaways include:PROSE Lenses: Customized scleral lenses that protect, hydrate, and restore vision for complex eye conditions.Increased Accessibility: BostonSight’s new tech-driven approach to simplify lens fitting for broa...

8 months ago

30 minutes

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Revolutionizing Eye Surgery

In this episode of the OIS Retina Podcast, Firas Rahhal sits down with Jean-Pierre Hubschman, CEO of Horizon Surgical, to discuss the revolutionary advancements in robotic eye surgery. Highlights include:The development of the "IRISS" robotic platform and its focus on cataract surgery.Insights into AI-driven precision, decision-making, and visualization in surgery.Challenges of transitioning from academia to a successful medtech startup.Future potential for robotics in glaucoma, retina, and o...

8 months ago

56 minutes

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The Future of Vision Technology

In this episode of the OIS Podcast, host Rob Rothman sits down with Jay Cormier, CEO of Eyedaptic, to explore innovative solutions for individuals with vision loss. They discuss Eyedaptic's groundbreaking technology and its impact on enhancing daily life for those with visual impairments.Key Highlights:Insight into the inspiration behind Eyedaptic and its mission to improve independence for the visually impaired.Overview of the EYE5 product, an augmented reality solution that enhances mobilit...

9 months ago

38 minutes

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Revolutionizing Corneal Health

In this week’s OIS Podcast episode, Host Dr. Robert Rothman sits down with Almog Aley-Raz, CEO of CorNeat Vision, for a fascinating discussion. They cover:Almog’s career journey from Israel to the U.S.How a mountain biking trip with an ophthalmologist sparked the idea for CorNeat VisionCorneal blindness as a global issue and the need for better solutions, especially in regions with limited donor tissue and trained surgeonsCorNeat's groundbreaking synthetic cornea, made with their unique mater...

10 months ago

29 minutes

OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading Podcast

Venture Insights On Retinal Innovation

Exciting insights from the OIS Retina Panel! Moderated by Dr. Emmett Cunningham, this discussion dives deep into the current state of ophthalmology investment and innovation. Panelists, Anna Chen, Adit Ghosh, Dr. Firas Rahhal and Caroline Stout shared their perspectives on the evolving landscape, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in the field.Here are the key takeaways:Cautious Optimism: A resurgence in private markets, but drug development challenges persist.Growth Areas: Focus ...

11 months ago

30 minutes

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The View from the Street

Don’t miss the OIS Retina Panel, moderated by Dr. Pravin Dugel, “The View from the Street.” Join Dr. Anupam Dalal, Andrew Gitkin, and Cameron Taylor as they discuss the latest in ophthalmology, including:Current Challenges: Few blockbuster drugs and limited M&A activityOpportunities: Growth potential from recent GA therapy successesStrategic Insights: Importance of community and networkingGet valuable insights from industry experts and stay ahead of the curve. Listen in now!

11 months ago

27 minutes