2021 AMAR - Final Schedule

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 Huckfeldt, MD, PhD (2013, 2016)

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 Q&A - Moderator: Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD (2013, 2016)

3:25-3:30 PM - Conclusion Farewell & Save the Date for 2022 - Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD (1986) and Joseph B. Ciolino, MD (2009)