Edward J. Holland, MD, to Join Alcon as Member of the Research and Development Team

Alcon announced that Edward J. Holland, MD, will join Alcon as a member of the Research and Development (R&D) team. Dr. Holland is a thought leader in ophthalmology, specializing in the field of cornea and the ocular surface. He will serve as an enterprise Senior Scientific Advisor to Alcon while continuing his private practice. In his role with Alcon, Dr. Holland will be integral in providing strategic input on Alcon’s pipeline and portfolio, including ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.  

“Alcon continues to significantly invest in R&D, securing a robust pipeline that will drive future growth, and address unmet patient needs,” Ian Bell, President of Global Business and Innovation at Alcon, said in a company news release. "We're pleased to welcome Dr. Holland as part of the Alcon family. His extensive experience will help shape our future R&D strategy, especially in the dry eye and pharmaceutical space. 

Dr. Holland’s list of honors and awards includes the Senior Achievement and Life Achievement Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology; the Binkhorst and Lindstrom Medals from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; and the Castroviejo Award from the Cornea Society. He has been listed in “Best Doctors in America” and has garnered national and international prestige for his expertise.