MEETING CO-CHAIRS:
Joseph B. Ciolino, MD (2009)
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Associate Director of Alumni, Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology
Gena Heidary, MD, PhD (2008, 2010)
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology and Director, Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Boston Children’s Hospital
Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD (2013, 2016)
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology and Director, Inherited Retinal Degenerations Fellowship, Mass. Eye and Ear
Joan W. Miller, MD (1989, 1991)
David G. Cogan Professor of Ophthalmology and Chair of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology; Chief of Ophthalmology, Mass. Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital; and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD (1986)
Simmons Lessell Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Alumni, Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology and Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Mass. Eye and Ear
12:30-12:45 PM - Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks - Gena Heidary, MD, PhD (2008, 2010) and Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD (2013, 2016)
Department Overview
Joan W. Miller, MD (1989, 1991)
David G. Cogan Professor of Ophthalmology, and Chair of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Ophthalmology, Mass. Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital; and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
12:45-1:30 PM - Faculty Session & Panel Discussion
Faculty Introductions - Gena Heidary, MD, PhD (2008, 2010) and Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD (2013, 2016)
Uncovering Molecular Causes of Inherited Retinal Degenerations
Kinga Bujakowska, PhD, MSc (2015)
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and Assistant Scientist, Mass Eye and Ear
Characteristics of Gln368Ter Myocilin Variant and Influence of Polygenic Risk on Glaucoma Penetrance in the UK Biobank
Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and Medical Director, Glaucoma Imaging, Mass Eye and Ear
COVID-19 and the Ophthalmologist
Marlene Durand, MD
Associate Professor of Infectious Disease and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and Director, Infectious Disease Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital
Precision Diagnosis of Ocular Infectious Diseases
Paulo Bispo, PhD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and Assistant Scientist, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Leveraging Interocular Stimulus Disparities to Study Ocular Dominance Plasticity
Eric D. Gaier, MD PhD (2017, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital and Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Speaker Panel - Moderators: Gena Heidary, MD, PhD (2008, 2010) and Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD (2013, 2016)
1:30-1:45 PM - 2021 Mariana D. Mead Lecture
Introduction to the 2021 Mariana D. Mead Lecturer
Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD (1986)
Simmons Lessell Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and Director, NeuroOphthalmology Service, Mass. Eye and Ear
The 2021 Mariana D. Mead Lecture: 30 Years of Clinical Practice: An Ophthalmologist’s Observations and Reflections
Inspired by Mariana D Mead, MD
Mark C. Kuperwaser, MD (1989)
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
1:45-2:15 PM - Alumni Session I
Alumni Introductions - Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD (1986) and Rachel
Telemedicine as a Practice Model
Aubrey L. Gilbert, MD (2015, 2016, 2017)
Neuro-ophthalmology and Strabismus Surgeon, Kaiser Permente
Drug Discovery for Retinoblastoma
Anthony B. Daniels, MD, MSc (2011, 2013)
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Radiation Oncology and Director of Ocular Oncology, Vanderbilt University
International Classification of ROP, 3rd Edition
R V Paul Chan, MD, MSc, MBA, FACS (2006)
Head, Department of Ophthalmology; The John H. Panton Professor of Ophthalmology; Director, Pediatric Retina and Retinopathy of Prematurity Service; and Co-Director, Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program, University of Illinois College of Medicine
A Reflection: Interface of Medicine and Engineering
Tueng Shen, MD, PhD (2001)
Associate Dean for Medical Technology Innovation, College of Engineering and College of Medicine; Graham and Brenda Siddall Endowed Chair; Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Washington and Medical Director, UW Medicine Eye Institute
Speaker Panel - Moderators: Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD (1986) and Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD (2013, 2016)
2:15-2:35 PM - 2021 Distinguished Clinical Achievement Award
Introduction of the Distinguished Clinical Achievement Awardee
Reza Dana, MD, MSc, MPH (1995)
Claes H. Dohlman Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair, Academic Programs, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and W. Clement Stone Clinical Research Scholar, Mass. Eye and Ear
Distinguished Clinical Achievement Lecture: Once a Clinician Scientist, Always a Clinician Scientist
Hélène M. Boisjoly, MD, MPH, FRCS(C) (1983)
Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal
Q&A - Moderator: Joseph B. Ciolino, MD (2009)
2:35-3:05 PM - Alumni Session II
Alumni Introductions - Joseph B. Ciolino, MD (2009) and Gena Heidary, MD, PhD (2008, 2010)
Academic Health Center Leadership...Do You Want to Know?
Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD (1986)
Director Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; Chairman of Ophthalmology University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; Co-Medical Director University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Anne Bates
Leach Eye Center UHealth; Chief of Ophthalmology Service, Jackson Health System; and Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Endowed Professor in Ophthalmology
Diabetic Retinopathy and Complex Cases
Shelby Wilkes, MD, MBA (1981)
Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Atlanta Eye Consultants
MEEI Ophthalmology Residency in the 70’s
Maida P. Antigua, MD (1976, 1977) Private Practice
A Continuing Legacy of Caring and Innovation
John Niffenegger, MD (1991) Co-founder, Retina Associates of Sarasota
James Niffenegger, MD (1966)
Retired general ophthalmologist and former president of Eye Centers of Ohio
Speaker Panel - Moderators: Joseph B. Ciolino, MD (2009) and Gena Heidary, MD, PhD (2008, 2010)
3:05-3:25 PM - 2021 Distinguished Research Achievement Award
Introduction of Distinguished Research Achievement Awardee
Joan W. Miller, MD (1989, 1991)
David G. Cogan Professor of Ophthalmology, and Chair of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Ophthalmology, Mass. Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital; and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Distinguished Research Achievement Award Lecture: Turning Genes Into Medicines Gene Therapy for Genetic Disease
Jean Bennett, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Advanced Retinal and Ocular Therapeutics (CAROT); Professor of Ophthalmology, Cell & Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine; Vice Chairman for Research, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; and Scientist, Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
3:25-3:30 PM - Conclusion