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Presbia Reaches the Halfway Mark in Second Stage Enrollment in the US FDA Pivotal Study

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Presbia PLC (NASDAQ: LENS), an ophthalmic device company that has developed and is currently marketing the Presbia Flexivue Microlens™, a revolutionary optical lens implant for treating presbyopia today announced that it has treated over 50% of subjects in the second stage enrollment of its pivotal study. Presbia received FDA approval to commence the second stage of its pivotal study in February, and continues enrollment of subjects at eleven investigational sites acros


Vital Art and Science Announces a New US Patent for its mVT® Service for Age Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy Patients

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vital Art and Science, LLC (VAS) announced today that the US Patent Office has granted another patent covering the novel technology of the firm’s innovative new mVT Service. The mVT Service is a FDA-cleared prescription medical device that conveniently and accurately tracks changes caused by AMD and DR. Use of the device enables clinicians to catch disease progression early when it is most responsive to treatment. VAS continues to validate the uniqueness of its advanced


GenSight Biologics nomme Thomas Gidoin comme Directeur Financier et Michael Wyzga au Conseil d’Administration

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GenSight Biologics SA (GenSight), société biopharmaceutique dédiée à la découverte et au développement de thérapies géniques innovantes pour le traitement des maladies mitochondriales et neurodégénératives de l’œil, et à l’avenir, du système nerveux central, a annoncé les nominations de Thomas Gidoin comme Directeur Financier et Michael Wyzga comme Administrateur Indépendant. Dans ce rôle, M. Gidoin sera responsable du développement des opérations financières et de la st


GenSight Biologics Appoints Thomas Gidoin as Chief Financial Officer & Michael Wyzga to Board of Directors

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GenSight Biologics S.A. (GenSight), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye, and in the future, of the central nervous system, announced the appointments of Thomas Gidoin as Chief Financial Officer and Michael Wyzga as Independent Director. In this role, Mr. Gidoin is responsible for the company’s corporate and financial development strategies and operations, and will re


India’s Refractive Surgery Society Awards Special Gold Medal to LENSAR CEO Nicholas T. Curtis

ORLANDO, Fla. & CHENNAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI) awarded a Special Gold Medal to Nicholas T. Curtis, CEO of LENSAR, Inc., a global leader in next generation femtosecond laser technology for refractive cataract surgery, for his outstanding contribution to industry. The award was presented in Chennai at the IIRSI Conference by Dr. C. Vijaya Bhaskar, honorable Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare for the state of


Acucela Hires Roger Girard as Chief Strategy Officer

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acucela Inc. (TOKYO: 4589) (“Acucela” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that specializes in discovering and developing novel drug candidates to potentially treat and slow the progression of sight-threatening ophthalmic diseases, announced today that it has hired Roger Girard as Chief Strategy Officer. Having built 14 successful companies over the past 40 years in multiple industries, Girard brings deep experience in business management and will


Ocata Therapeutics to Present at the Cantor Fitzgerald Inaugural Healthcare Conference

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ocata Therapeutics, Inc. (“Ocata” or “the Company”; NASDAQ: OCAT), a leader in the field of Regenerative Ophthalmology™, today announced that Paul Wotton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the Cantor Fitzgerald Inaugural Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 11:15 a.m. EDT at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available via the “Investor Re


Aerie Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Cantor Fitzgerald 2015 Healthcare Conference

IRVINE, Calif. & BEDMINSTER, N.J. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AERI) today announced that Vicente Anido, Jr., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, will present at the Cantor Fitzgerald Inaugural “From Bench to Bedside” Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 8:30a.m. ET in New York, NY. Dr. Anido’s presentation will include an Aerie overview and business update. Dr. Anido will also participate in the “Emer