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- Roche’s Purchase of Spark Therapeutics Faces Further Delay Amid Scrutiny From US, UK Regulatorshttps://modernod.com/news/roches-purchase-of-spark-therapeutics-faces-further-delay-amid-scrutiny-from-us-uk-regulators/2476640/The US Federal Trade Commission requested additional information and documentary material from Roche and Spark Therapeutics in connection with its review of the companies’ pending deal, the drugmakers reported Monday. Roche noted that as a result, its $4.3-billion offer to acquire Spark has
- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Names New Members of Executive Leadership Teamhttps://modernod.com/news/eyepoint-pharmaceuticals-names-new-members-of-executive-leadership-team/2476642/EyePoint Pharmaceuticals announced the appointment of Scott Jones as Chief Commercial Officer and Said Saim, PhD, as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Jones will be responsible for the commercialization of Dexycu (dexamethasone intraocular suspension) 9% for the treatment of postoperative inflammatio
- Earlier Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy with Smartphone AIhttps://modernod.com/news/earlier-detection-of-diabetic-retinopathy-with-smartphone-ai/2476559/A novel pairing of two technologies may offer a solution for better screening for diabetic ret
- New President/CEO at The Glaucoma Foundationhttps://modernod.com/news/new-president-ceo-at-the-glaucoma-foundation/2476529/The Board of Directors of The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) has announced the appointment of Elena Sturman as President and Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Scott R. Christensen, who held the position since 2002. She wi
- Sight Sciences Announces Launches of TearCare and the Enhanced OMNI Systemhttps://modernod.com/news/sight-sciences-announces-official-launches-of-tearcare-and-the-enhanced-next-generation-omni-system/2476517/Sight Sciences announced the official commercial launch of TearCare and the introduction of an aesthetically and ergonomically enhanced OMNI Surgical System, which was initially launched in February 2018. The rollout of the new devices will include product dem
- Texas Tech Medical School to End Use of Race in Admissionshttps://modernod.com/news/texas-tech-medical-school-to-end-use-of-race-in-admissions/2476462/Texas Tech University’s medical school has agreed to end its consideration of race in selecting candidates for admission, an outcome actively sought by the Trump administration. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center submitted to pressure from the Education Department’s Offi
- Alcon Debuts as Independent, Publicly Traded Companyhttps://modernod.com/news/alcon-debuts-as-independent-publicly-traded-company/2476453/After 8 years under Novartis ownership, Alcon is officially an independent, publicly traded company. On Tuesday, Alcon completed its separation from Novartis and its shares begin trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ALC.” American depositary recei
- Clearside Biomedical Appoints Dr. George Lasezkay as Interim CEOhttps://modernod.com/news/clearside-biomedical-appoints-dr-george-lasezkay-as-interim-ceo/2476448/Clearside Biomedical announced that its board of directors has appointed biopharmaceutical executive George Lasezkay, Pharm.D., JD, to the position of interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Lasezkay, a current member of the Clearside Board of Directors, succeeds Daniel H. Whi
- Topcon Unveils New Maestro Unlimited OCT System at VEE 2019https://modernod.com/news/topcon-to-present-new-solution-for-oct-and-data-management-at-vee-2019/2476407/Topcon showcased several innovative new offerings at the Vision Expo East (VEE) conference in New York City. Topcon unveiled the new Maestro Unlimited, which pairs the Maestro 3D OCT with the new Topcon Harmony, a web-based data management application that provides unlimited device connect
- Coburn Technologies Introduces New Spin Coater with Dual-Coating Technology, Velocity 2Dhttps://modernod.com/news/coburn-technologies-introduces-new-spin-coater-with-dual-coating-technology-velocity-2d/2476376/Coburn Technologies has introcued the Velocity 2D, the next generation of the Velocity Automated Spin Coater, now designed with dual-coating technology. Derived from the existing platform of the ground-breaking Velocity automated lens coater, the Velocity 2D now offers labs the ability to