London, England, United Kingdom
Global Medical Lead at Astellas working on Geographic Atrophy therapires. Ophthalmologist with experience in clinical ophthalmology (FRCOphth) and laboratory-based research (PhD) and investigational trials. Industry experience: Global Medical Lead in clinical development in ophthalmology, focusing on treatments for geographic atrophy. Previously a research physician at a London CRO, working in early phase human clinical trials that cover a variety of conditions and specialties, including a novel CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing treatment. Clinical experience: FRCOphth ophthalmologist with experience in a range of medical, laser and surgical treatments, including intravitreal injections and cataract surgery. Special interests include glaucoma and medical retina. Research experience: PhD in Vision Sciences – Cardiff University Research Fellow in Glaucoma – New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Experience with in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo glaucoma and retinal degeneration models, PCR, ELISA, Western blot, retinal DiOlistics, immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy. Other: BSc Medical Ethics and Medical Law
Global Medical Lead working in biopharma and ophthalmology clinical development.
Development physician working in biopharma and ophthalmology.
Welsh Clinical Academic Track Fellow PhD investigating the role of neurotrophic factors on retinal ganglion cells in a glaucoma model. Clinical ophthalmology doctor working in outpatient clinics and ophthalmology surgery.
Working in ophthalmology specialist clinics, Emergency Eye Clinics, performing surgical and laser procedures and providing out of hours on call care. Additional responsibilities include teaching, co-ordination and completion of audits and involvement in research
Research position investigating sex differences in conjunctival goblet cells and the implications for dry eye disease