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Feb 2, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 61: Dr. Jose Sahel
Dr. Jose Sahel, one of the most honored and accomplished leaders in the retinal disease research space, talks with host Ben Shaberman about his establishment and leadership of renowned ophthalmology clinical research centers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Institut de la Vision in Paris. They also discuss emerging inherited retinal disease therapies from SparingVision, a biotech co-founded by Dr. Sahel.
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Jan 19, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 60: Justin Kauflin
Justin Kauflin, a renowned jazz pianist who lost his vision as a boy, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his extensive touring, numerous collaborations, and close friendship with legendary trumpeter Clark Terry. Their story was captured in the hit documentary film Keep On Keepin’ On. Justin became a jazz pro at the age of 14, toured globally with Quincy Jones, and was voted jazz artist of the year by VEER magazine.
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Jan 5, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 59: Dr. Robert MacLaren
Dr. Robert MacLaren, a world-renowned retinal surgeon, clinical trial investigator, and research lab leader at the University of Oxford, talks to host Ben Shaberman about the successes and challenges in retinal gene therapy development and clinical trials, as well as advances in robotics for improving retinal surgery outcomes.
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Dec 15, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 58: Jason Comander
Jason Comander, Md, PhD, clinical researcher, surgeon, and director of the Inherited Retinal Disease Disorders Service at Mass Eye and Ear, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his administration of LUXTURNA gene therapy to RPE65 patients, his team’s re-analysis of vitamin A therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, and passion for retinal research and patient care.
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Dec 1, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 57: James Rath
James Rath, a renowned filmmaker and accessibility consultant, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his vision loss journey and travel documentary, Blindspots. The new streaming program, on CuriosityStream.com, follows James as he explores the globe in search of accessible adventures, remarkable blind personalities, and great food.
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Nov 10, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 56: Michael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO
Michael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO at MitoChem Therapeutics, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his company’s emerging, gene-agnostic treatment designed to boost mitochondrial function for preserving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, and other retinal conditions.
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Oct 13, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 55: Omar Mahroo, MB, PhD
Omar Mahroo, MB, PhD, talks with host Ben Shaberman about electrophysiological testing for the retina, namely the electroretinogram (ERG), and its important role in evaluating and diagnosing inherited retinal diseases. Dr. Mahroo is a consultant ophthalmologist and retinal specialist at Moorfields Eye Hospital and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, and Professor of Retinal Neuroscience at University College London.
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Sep 29, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 54: Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO
Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO, an optometrist and assistant professor at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University, talks with host Ben Shaberman about the critical role of optometrists in providing care and low-vision resources for patients with inherited retinal diseases and other eye conditions.
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Sep 15, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 53: David Birch, PhD
David Birch, PhD, at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest in Dallas, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his productive and impactful 40-plus-year career as a retinal disease researcher and clinical trial investigator. Dr. Birch also discusses the challenges and opportunities for advancing more therapies through trials and out to the people who need them.
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Sep 1, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 52: Brendan Creemer
September 1, 2023. Brendan Creemer talks to host Ben Shaberman about how he is taking on the diagnosis of Usher syndrome 1F by dedicating his education and career to becoming a researcher for retinal disease treatments and cures.