Best Women In Ophthalmology Podcasts (2025)

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A Case for Open-Source Medtech: Interview with Openwater Founder Mary Lou Jepsen 1:11:05

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a fascinating chat with Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and Chairman of Openwater, a medtech company developing breakthrough diagnostic and therapeutic wearables for cancer, stroke, mental illness, and beyond. Openwater is rethinking how medical devices are built — not as single-purpose machines, but as flexible p…

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How to Talk About a Technology No One’s Seen Before: Interview with Asensus Surgical CEO Anthony Fernando 51:29

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Anthony Fernando, President and CEO of Asensus Surgical. Asensus is expanding the role of robotics in the OR with its performance-guided surgery platform — a digital-first, AI-enabled system designed to enhance precision and real-time decision-making. A mechanical engineer by training, Anthony has…

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Evolving the Sales Model with Product Maturity: Interview with AVITA Medical CEO James Corbett 54:49

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a really engaging conversation with James (Jim) Corbett, CEO of AVITA Medical. AVITA Medical’s RECELL system uses Spray-On Skin Cell technology to accelerate healing for patients with severe burns and wounds. Jim brings nearly 40 years of medical device leadership experience to AVITA Medical. His career spa…

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Why Great Data Isn’t Enough to Drive Adoption: Interview with Adagio Medical CEO Todd Usen 51:26

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Todd Usen, CEO of Adagio Medical. Adagio specializes in catheter-based ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, with a focus on ventricular tachycardia (VT). Todd has over three decades of leadership experience in the medical technology industry, with particular expertise in…

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Designing Your Device for Adoption: Interview with InfoBionic CEO Stuart Long 55:10

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Stuart Long, CEO of InfoBionic. InfoBionic's virtual cardiac telemetry platform, MoMe ARC®, brings together a tiered hospital-grade monitoring capability powered by advanced AI-enabled analysis for cardiac interventions. Stuart has over two decades of experience in the medical device and healthcar…

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From FDA Reviewer to Medtech CEO: Interview with Zenflow CEO Shreya Mehta 42:19

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Shreya Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Zenflow. Zenflow is a medical device company focused on treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A biomedical engineer, Shreya brings over 15 years of experience in medtech, including serving as a lead reviewer at the FDA, where she specialized in cardiovasc…

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Behind the pages: 100 years of OPO - Part 2 28:23

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To mark the 100th anniversary of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO), four past editors — Neil Charman, Bernard Gilmartin, Christine Dickinson, and David Elliott — along with the current editor, Mark Rosenfield, sat down for a special podcast to reflect on their experiences as editors. OPO is the research journal of The College of Optometrist…

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Behind the pages: 100 years of OPO - Part 1 39:06

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To mark the 100th anniversary of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO), four past editors — Neil Charman, Bernard Gilmartin, Christine Dickinson, and David Elliott — along with the current editor, Mark Rosenfield, sat down for a special podcast to reflect on their experiences as editors. OPO is the research journal of The College of Optometrist…

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Autism - Accessibility in eye care 46:10

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College Clinical Advisers Denise Voon MCOptom and Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom talk to Simon Berry MCOptom, an optometrist who owns and runs his own practice which specialises in working with people with autism and learning disabilities. They discuss accessibility for autistic people in eye care including the importance of acclimatisation …

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Challenging the Gold Standard: Interview with Profound Medical CEO Arun Menawat 50:57

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Dr. Arun Menawat, Chairman and CEO of Profound Medical. Profound is commercializing the TULSA-PRO system, an alternative approach to prostate cancer treatment that uses MRI-guided thermal ultrasound to target and eliminate cancerous tissue without surgical incisions. Before joining Profound in 201…

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Bitesize Benefits: Pension Credit 26:51

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Send us your feedback Living with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our mini series Bitesize Benefits will cover a range of topics related to financial and workplace support for those living with macular disease. In this episode we are joined by Dominic Milne fro…

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Breaking Down Barriers in Women's Health: Interview with Neuraura CEO Claire Dixon 27:41

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Claire Dixon, CEO of Neuraura. Neuraura is developing LoOop, an over-the-counter wearable that targets PCOS through low-frequency electrical stimulation. Claire brings over 25 years of international leadership experience to her role as co-founder and CEO of Neuraura. With a master's degree in engi…

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Taking Retinal Imaging Beyond Ophthalmology: Interview with identifeye HEALTH CEO Vicky Demas 26:55

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Vicky Demas, CEO of identifeye HEALTH (formerly Tesseract Health), who's leading the company's efforts to democratize access to retinal imaging. Using advanced algorithms and automated systems, identifeye's technology captures and analyzes retinal images to detect early signs of disease. Before jo…

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What to expect from anti-VEGF injections 29:33

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Send us your feedback Eye injections can feel daunting, but they don’t have to be. In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, orthoptist and advanced practitioner Catherine Williamson answers common questions and clears up misconceptions to help you feel more prepared, informed and reassured about treatment. For more information on injection…

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Building the Beachhead Strategy: Interview with Axena Health Leaders Randy Pritchard and Erica Rogers 34:38

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Randy Pritchard and Erica Rogers, leaders of Axena Health. Axena is transforming pelvic floor therapy with Leva, a device bringing clinically-proven, supervised pelvic floor muscle training into women’s homes. Randy, CEO of Axena, brings nearly 25 years of healthcare experience to the company, mos…

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Building confidence: The role of AI in medicine, developing surgical skills and more 44:26

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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Mara Schenker, MD, about her career as an orthopedic surgeon and her role as chief medical information officer at Grady Memorial Hospital. Intro 0:04 Mara Schenker, MD 0:20 Tell us about the titles you hold. What does CMIO mean? 0:39 How long have you been doing medical inf…

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What is epiretinal membrane? 19:19

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Send us your feedback What is epiretinal membrane? In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by Dr. Teresa Sandinha, consultant ophthalmologist at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Geraldine Hoad, our head of research grants at the Macular Society, to explore this topic. If you've been diagnosed with an epiretinal me…

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A Great Product vs. a Great Business: Interview with EDAP TMS CEO Ryan Rhodes 37:06

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Ryan Rhodes, CEO of EDAP TMS. EDAP is changing prostate cancer treatment through Focal One, a robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) system that doesn’t require the use of surgery or radiation. Ryan has over 30 years of experience in market development, with two decades focused on medica…

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The Hard Truth About Partnerships: Interview with Vivos CEO Kirk Huntsman 35:49

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Kirk Huntsman, CEO of Vivos, a company commercializing a non-invasive, FDA-cleared oral appliance designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Kirk is a seasoned healthcare entrepreneur with a track record for scaling and exiting successful businesses. He founded Dental One, growing it into on…

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Topic update: The impact of OCT in optometric practice 7:20

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College Library and Information Services Manager, Marlene Blackstock, talks to College Vice President Professor Irene Ctori PFHEA FCOptom PhD PGDip MSc BSc(Hons) about her research on “The Impact of OCT in Optometric Practice".

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Making the most out of your optician appointments 26:19

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Send us your feedback In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by Hannah Keegan, programmes manager at the Macular Society, and Claire Ashe, service administrator and former dispensing optician. Join us to find out how to get the most from your optician appointments, what to expect, what to bring, and how to be as prepared as…

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Is Your Medtech Idea Worth Pursuing?: Interview with BrainSpace CEO Caitlin Morse 33:30

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Caitlin Morse, CEO and co-founder of BrainSpace, who has a decade of experience spanning medtech consulting, product development, and strategic advising. BrainSpace is developing an innovative precision drainage system with continuous ICP monitoring designed to automate cerebrospinal fluid managem…

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The Inclusivity Advocates: Fostering Diversity in Academic Medicine 31:28

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Terri L. Young is the Peter Duer Endowed Professor and Chairwoman of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is a renowned pediatric ophthalmologist and clinician scientist, having dedicated over 25 years to groundbreaking research in ophthalmic genetics and genomics, …

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International Women's Day 2025 part 2 - For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment 48:03

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College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to College President Dr Gillian Rudduck PhD MCOptom DipTp(IP) Higher Cert Glauc and Vice President Professor Irene Ctori PFHEA FCOptom PhD PGDip MSc BSc(Hons) about their journeys to their positions of leadership within the College. They discuss what inspired each of their journeys, the barriers t…

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How to Succeed Without Venture Capital: Interview with Front Line Medical Co-Founders Drs. Asha Parekh and Adam Power 36:15

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had an insightful discussion with Drs. Asha Parekh and Adam Power, co-founders of Front Line Medical Technologies. The company's COBRA-OS (Control of Bleeding, Resuscitation, Arterial Occlusion System) is a compact, minimally invasive device, designed for temporary aortic occlusion in trauma situations. Asha ha…

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Changing lanes: Combating burnout, career pivots, ‘career insurance’ & negotiations 38:32

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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Cynthia Pong, JD, about combating burnout, changing up careers, ‘career insurance’ and how to negotiate your contract successfully. Intro 0:03 Cynthia Pong, JD 0:36 What was the pivotal moment in your career and how did you make that happen? 2:52 The hosts and guest talk ab…

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Celebrating women in ophthalmology 34:14

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Send us your feedback In this special International Women's Day episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by consultant ophthalmologist Christiana Dinah to discuss the role of women in ophthalmology and research. We explore the challenges women face in the field, why representation matters, and how we can inspire the next generation o…

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Why Your 'Kitty Hawk Moment' Matters: Interview with Elucid CEO Kelly Huang 25:02

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Kelly Huang, President and CEO of Elucid. Elucid has developed a platform that uses AI to analyze cardiac CT scans to provide a detailed, non-invasive assessment of a patient’s arterial plaque. Kelly's journey spans nearly 30 years of leadership in healthcare, with expertise in driving innovation …

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International Women's Day 2025 part 1 - True equity for women 56:59

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College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Rebekah Stevens, Lead Assessor at the College, about what true equity should mean for women. They discuss the gender pay gap, work-life balance, and what advice they have to women trying to have a career while also supporting their family.

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De-Risk and Execute to Create Value: Interview with Supira Medical CEO Nitin Salunke, PhD 18:20

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had an insightful chat with Nitin Salunke, President and CEO of Supira Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company. Supira is developing a catheter-based heart pump that provides hemodynamic support for patients undergoing high-risk heart procedures. Before Supira, Nitin was Vice President of R&D at Medtronic Neurova…

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The external eye with Fiona Jazayeri 27:28

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College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom talks to Fiona Jazayeri, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Buckinghamshire Health Trust, about the external eye. They cover areas including how to conduct an external eye examination, what to look out for when examining a patient, and best practice for referring patients into the hospital eye service. Furthe…

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Two Stakeholders You Can’t Ignore: Interview with Tioga CEO Mike Dineen 26:03

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Mike Dineen, co-founder and CEO of Tioga Cardiovascular, a Shifamed portfolio company. Tioga is developing a minimally invasive transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) device to address mitral regurgitation (MR) - a condition where blood flows backward into the heart, often causing heart fai…

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How to Validate Your Idea Rigorously: Interview with Flow Medical CEO Jennifer Fried 26:17

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Jennifer Fried, co-founder and CEO of Flow Medical. Her startup is developing an advanced catheter designed to treat pulmonary embolisms. Jennifer started her career as a healthcare venture capitalist and consultant at Bain & Company. Before co-founding Flow Medical, Jennifer was the CEO and co-fo…

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The Strategic Planners 28:51

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We invite you to listen to this enlightening episode to further explore the inspiring journeys of Dr. Thorne and Dr. Ramanathan. Stay tuned for more captivating stories from phenomenal women who have paved the pathway of ophthalmology on WPO Journey into Academia. About the Guest(s): Dr. Jennifer Thorne Dr. Jennifer Thorne is a distinguished ophtha…

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“The ‘Me’ I want to be”: The crossroads and navigation of careers 34:06

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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina, discussing the pivotal moments in one’s career and knowing when and how to take the leap of faith. Intro 0:02 Live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 0:13 In this episode 1:11 Zhu discusses her career and the current crossroads she faces. 1:42 McCabe discusses…

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Who’s Paying for It?: Interview with Aclarion CEO Brent Ness 26:43

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Brent Ness, President and CEO of Aclarion, a startup developing a decision-support tool designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic low back pain. Brent has over 28 years of experience in medtech. Before Aclarion, he led Cleerly as President & CCO, driving the adoption of their AI c…

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The Firsts: Female Icons in Ophthalmology Dr. Susan Day & Dr. Joan Miller 30:04

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Susan Day: Dr. Susan Day is a trailblazing ophthalmologist celebrated for her contributions to medical education and leadership in ophthalmology. She was the first female president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has served as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at California Pacific Medical Center. Dr. Day…

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Finding joy after diagnosis 45:34

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Send us your feedback In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by guests Chris and Dawn who share their journey with macular disease. They talk through their diagnosis and it's impact, as well as how their hobbies have helped them to find joy, adapt, and maintain mental well-being during difficult times. Links to share: Insta…

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Think Commercially from Day One: Interview with Conformal Medical CEO James Reinstein 25:58

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with James Reinstein, President and CEO of Conformal Medical, a company developing a foam device that seals the left atrial appendage (LAA) to reduce the risk of stroke without anticoagulants. James has over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry. He’s held executive roles across multipl…

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Live from AAO Eyecelerator 2024: The art of work-life balance 24:38

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On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Eyecelerator discussing the work life balance with guests Rupa Wong, MD, and Carolyn Pan, MD. Intro 0:02 In this episode 0:17 Tell us about yourself. 0:36 You both are very busy. How is the Eyecelerator meeting for you so far? 2:15 Enyedi discusses balancing motherhood and work. 3:…

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Maximize Market Opportunity, Minimize Feedback Loops: Interview with SAVA Co-founders Rafaël Michali and Renato Circi 28:53

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a great chat with Rafaël Michali and Renato Circi, co-founders of SAVA, a London-based biotechnology startup developing a novel biosensing platform to monitor molecules just below the skin in real time. Rafaël and Renato are biomedical engineers from Imperial College London. Both recognized in the Forbes 30…

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How can gene therapy help those with Stargardt disease? 22:19

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Send us your feedback For this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are revisiting one of talks from Dr Matteo Rizzi, research fellow at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, as he speaks on Stargardt disease and how it affects vision, as well as the future of gene therapy. Dr Matteo Rizzi joined the My Macular and Me podcast with Dr Omar Mahroo …

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"Humanitarian work in eye care" -- Crossover with Eyeluminaries Podcast 35:51

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In this special crossover episode, Eyeluminaries hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, are joined live by Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, at Eyecelerator 2024 in Chicago, IL. Intro :07 Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast 3:14 In this episode 5:02 Intro of Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD 5:11 What started you …

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Fixing Healthcare Bottlenecks from First Principles: Interview with Enspectra Health CEO Gabriel Sanchez 27:01

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Gabriel Sanchez, co-founder and CEO of Enspectra Health. The company's flagship VIO platform is the first FDA-cleared imaging modality for dermatology in over 25 years. Gabriel holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University, where he also served as a…

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The Chairs: How Women Are Shaping Future Leaders in Medicine 23:03

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Kathryn Colby: Dr. Kathryn Colby is the Elizabeth J. Cohen Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. An esteemed academic cornea specialist, Dr. Colby is renowned internationally for her groundbreaking research on Fuchs corneal dystrophy, a leading cause of corneal transpl…

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Low Drama, High Performance, Big Results: Interview with PhotoniCare CEO Cary Vance 24:58

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Cary Vance, CEO of PhotoniCare. The company's FDA-cleared OtoSight™ Middle Ear Scope is a clinical diagnostic tool that offers a non-invasive and comprehensive assessment of middle ear fluid. Cary is a proven medtech leader with over two decades of experience across large strategics like GE Health…

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Optometry 2024 in review 34:17

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As we come towards the end of another busy year College Clinical Advisers Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Denise Voon MCOptom, and Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom MBE discuss their individual highlights from the year and what we can expect going forward into 2025. Further information: Clinical management guidelines (CMGs) Clinical files Headlight gl…

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Can supplements slow the progression of late-stage AMD? 46:30

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Send us your feedback New research has found that taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement can slow the progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), otherwise known as geographic atrophy (GA). Dr Tiarnan Keenan from the National Eye Institute joins us to discuss these new findings in more detail and answer your questio…

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Execution Beats Flashy Funding: Interview with AccurKardia CEO Juan C. Jimenez 24:20

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Juan C. Jimenez, co-founder and CEO of AccurKardia, a startup developing software that uses ECG data to help doctors detect heart conditions more accurately and efficiently with AI. Juan started his career as an investment banker specializing in M&A transactions, then moved on to become President …

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Live from WIO 2024: Empowering women and the attitude of gratitude 35:15

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On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, Laura Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the meeting, their takeaways, empowering women and the practice of gratitude. Intro 0:02 In this episode 1:10 What brings you to Women in Ophthalmology? What excites you about this meeting? 1:30 Periman discusses private practice…