The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about the business and promotional aspects of Minor League sports. Each episode Rob Sternberg brings nearly a decade of industry experience to the table and chats with a guest who has either worked in a Minor League Front Office, or played or performed on the Minor League stage.
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Welcome to the Ophthalmology Innovation Podcast Where you get Candid Conversations with the Leaders and Drivers of Ophthalmic Innovation. OIS is the Largest and Original Producer of World-Class Ophthalmology Innovation Conferences and Content Since 2009.
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Creating an Easier-to-Navigate World for Children
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Grace Ambrose-Zaken, Ph.D., president and CEO of Safe Toddles, speaks with host Robert Rothman about her mission to create a safer, easier-to-navigate world for children—perhaps one of the most underserved patients in eye care. Dr. Ambrose-Zaken discusses her breakthrough invention, the Pediatric Belt Cane, and how it transformed early mobility for…
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Rolling Up Sleeves with David Esposito and Connie Chang
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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…
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The OIS Situation Room: Navigating healthcare in a shifting world order
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At this year’s Retina Innovation Summit, industry experts and leaders gathered in a two-part discussion on investment trends, regulatory environment and FDA changes, emerging therapies in ophthalmology, and more. Panelists include: Laura Feinleib, Managing Director at Redmile Group; Derrick Li, Chief Strategy Officer at ODC Life Sciences; Cameron T…
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Unlocking Breakthroughs in Ocular Surface Treatment
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Join Dr. Robert Rothman as he talks with Rajan Shukla about his journey from a family legacy in ophthalmology to pioneering new treatments for anterior segment diseases. Rajan shares how Vital Tears is making serum tears accessible nationwide and how Bright Star Therapeutics is developing innovative therapies like BrightMEM™ to transform ocular sur…
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Pharma, Devices & More: Inside the Future of Glaukos
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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, pharmac…
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Discover the Future of Non-Invasive Glaucoma Care
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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…
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Transforming Myopia Treatment: Perry Sternberg Talks SYD-101
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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 t…
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Unlocking the Uveoscleral Pathway: Adam Szaronos on Bio-Interventional Innovation in Glaucoma
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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 A…
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Bringing Presbyopia Back to the Forefront: Paul Smith of Orasis on The Rob & Jai Show, an Edition of the OIS Podcast
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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 acr…
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The View from the Street: Industry Trends, Strategic Shifts & Navigating Uncertainty
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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 Duge…
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Breaking Barriers in Sustained Drug Delivery: Michael O’Rourke on The Rob & Jai Show edition of the OIS Podcast
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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 treatment…
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Industry Titans Talk Ophthalmic Innovation: Andrew Stewart & Anthony Wallace on the Rob & Jai Show
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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 h…
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A Visionary Approach to Uveitis: Tarsier Pharma’s Disruptive Innovation
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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 …
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Next-Gen Innovators: Dr. Vikram Shankar on Advancing Patient Safety and Sustainability with Dropmate
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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 disinfe…
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Insights from a Leader: Dave LeCause on Commercial Strategy and Innovation in Eye Care
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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 inn…
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The Power of Collaboration: From Early-Stage Innovation to Commercial Strategy
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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 l…
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Redefining Ophthalmic Innovation: Stuart Therapeutics’ Journey Beyond Dry Eye
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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 a…
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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 vitreoretin…
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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, hydr…
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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 visual…
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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 Eyedapti…
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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 Vision Corneal blindness as a global issue and the need for better …
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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 th…
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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 activity Opportunities: Growth potential from recent GA therapy successes Strategic Ins…
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Discover the milestone 400th episode of the OIS podcast with Dr. Firas Rahhal and Dr. Robert Rothman, where they explore the impact of Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS) on the investment ecosystem: Journey of OIS Rich Insights Collaboration Clinical Mastery Long-Term Relationships Humor and Admiration Future of Ophthalmology Tune in to this epi…
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