Tagged with vision

France France’s historical contribution to medical research is almost unparalleled globally, with 13 winners of the annual Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, and even more for Chemistry. Most famously, Louis Pasteur’s work on germ theory and pasteurisation in the 19th century laid the groundwork for much of what we know…

APAC Asia Pacific bears the world’s heaviest burden of vision loss, accounting for two-thirds of all moderate-to-severe impairment. With ageing populations and rising diabetes prevalence driving the trend, millions face preventable blindness despite most cases being manageable through early detection and treatment. Against this backdrop, Ahmed Elhusseiny, Area Head for Roche…

Switzerland Ryad Dahmani is a leading figure in healthcare technology, driving innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics and assistive healthcare solutions. As the founder of ColdChain Vision and Body Health Technologies, he demonstrates strategic agility in seizing emerging market opportunities. His ventures blend regulatory precision with cutting-edge product development, meeting real…

Global As the global population ages and the incidence of vision-related conditions rises, ophthalmology is entering a transformative era. Beyond symptom management, the field is moving towards disease modification through cell and gene therapies like optogenetics while boosting artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up pipelines, and developing minimally invasive delivery systems…

Puerto Rico Spending almost 30 years working for a single company is almost unheard of in today’s life science industry, where executives chop and change between firms with bewildering frequency.   However, in CooperVision – one of the world’s leading soft contact lens manufacturers with Puerto Rico at its beating heart –…

France Serge Picaud, the Executive Director of the Paris Vision Institute outlines a bold vision to transform ophthalmology through cutting-edge research and innovation. From pioneering the first successful optogenetic vision restoration to advancing therapies for AMD, myopia, and diabetic retinopathy, the institute blends academic excellence with commercial impact supported by 15…

Puerto Rico Rolando Torres, Chief Operations Officer for CooperVision, a division of global medical device company CooperCompanies, discussed the significant growth and investment CooperVision has experienced in Puerto Rico since 2019, including expansions in manufacturing, packaging, and a workforce increase from 1,700 to nearly 2,500 employees. He highlighted the company’s $500 million…

Saudi Arabia As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious healthcare transformation under Vision 2030, the Ministry of Health is playing a central role in reimagining the nation’s approach to health and wellness. Fahad bin Abdulrahman AlJalajel, His Excellency, the Minister of Health, outlines key milestones in the shift toward a value-based healthcare system,…

Saudi Arabia It’s crucial that we focus on collaboration rather than individual achievements. By working together, we can change the narrative around chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes, making meaningful progress in managing this condition, shaping the future of care both locally and globally. Melvin D’Souza, Corporate Vice President & General Manager…

Saudi Arabia Professor Khaled Al-Kattan, dean of Alfaisal University’s College of Medicine, explains how Alfaisal University is deeply integrated into Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, focusing on transforming education and healthcare. The university has embraced a model that prioritizes research and development, collaborating with government initiatives to produce graduates who are well-prepared to contribute…

Saudi Arabia Last year, Dimitri Livadas made the unconventional leap from Big Pharma to a local Saudi firm, Saudi Chemical. In conversation, he explains the motivating factors behind this decision, including Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future, the legacy and growth potential of Saudi Chemical, and the unique opportunity to be part…

Saudi Arabia Ismail Shehada explains his decision to join leading Saudi firm Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, influenced by its potential for growth and strategic transformation in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. He outlines the need to transition from consultancy-driven strategies to business implementation, aligning with the national agenda and achieving market leadership.   As…