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Welcome back to Open Globe Talk and in this episode we have the amazing opportunity to chat with Dr. Bala Ambati, who is a remarkable surgeon at the Pacific ClearVision Institute and also a research professor at the Knight Campus of the University of Oregon. He attended New York University for undergraduate and completed medical school at Mount Sinai. Thereafter, he conducted residency training at Mass Eye and Ear with a subsequent fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery from Duke University. He has also earned his PhD from the Medical College of Georgia and obtained his MBA at the University of Utah. Having been named as the number 1 eye surgeon in the top 40 under 40 global competition and making the top 100 power list of ophthalmology by The Ophthalmologist magazine, Dr. Ambati is a globally recognized figure who is also an incredible humanitarian. Having worked with ORBIS, Sightlife, Sight for the Sightless, Help Mercy International, and many other service organizations, it is a testament to the contributions he has made to the global ophthalmology community. Today we get to learn about his journey and how his early career has impacted him in the path he leads.

Welcome back to Open Globe Talk and in this episode we have the amazing opportunity to chat with Dr. Bala Ambati, who is a remarkable surgeon at the Pacific ClearVision Institute and also a research professor at the Knight Campus of the University of Oregon. He attended New York University for undergraduate and completed medical school at Mount Sinai. Thereafter, he conducted residency training at Mass Eye and Ear with a subsequent fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery from Duke University. He has also earned his PhD from the Medical College of Georgia and obtained his MBA at the University of Utah. Having been named as the number 1 eye surgeon in the top 40 under 40 global competition and making the top 100 power list of ophthalmology by The Ophthalmologist magazine, Dr. Ambati is a globally recognized figure who is also an incredible humanitarian. Having worked with ORBIS, Sightlife, Sight for the Sightless, Help Mercy International, and many other service organizations, it is a testament to the contributions he has made to the global ophthalmology community. Today we get to learn about his journey and how his early career has impacted him in the path he leads.

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Bala Ambati, MD PhD MBA: Early steps in global ophthalmology: Expectations in Cornea

Balamurali "Bala" K. Ambati, MD, PhD, MBA, is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s youngest doctor, having graduated from medical school at age 17. In this episode, Dr. Ambati explains to our host Paul Karpecki, OD, that this accelerated pace gave him a head start meeting great people, exploring the field, doing deep dives in research, and building a good network.Dr. Ambati has had diversified roles over his career, and said, “It’s been great to meld clinical work with research. When you take the patch off somebody, that smile of them seeing again is something special.”In addition to owning an ophthalmology practice in Oregon, Dr. Ambati is President [of iVeena Delivery Systems, a company Dr. Karpecki says is ”really making incredible strides in advancing a treatment for keratoconus”.The company’s candidate for treatment of keratoconus is IVMED-80, which has received orphan drug designation from the FDA. IVMED-80 is designed to restore the activity of lysyl oxidase (LOX), an enzyme responsible for natural collagen cross-linking in the cornea, which has been shown to be deficient in keratoconus patients. The company is also developing IVMED-85, for the treatment of myopia. Both drugs deliver copper to the eye, which increases LOX activity in both the cornea and sclera. iVeena’s research started years ago with an experiment in corneal cells, comparing donor corneas to corneas of patients that had keratoconus. Dr. Ambati said, “The journey from idea to impact is a long one that requires patience and perseverance. I think it’s key initially to secure the IP or the good patent attorney and put a team together around you to develop the business and the product.” Dr. Ambati gives a few tips for successfully moving from concept to Phase 3, including:Bring the right people together.Decide what you need to raise money for.Decide what to spend that money on. Raise enough money to get you through a phase 1/2a study. Show that there are leaders in your field that are willing to back you.Click play to hear Dr. Ambati discuss his fascinating journey!

Balamurali "Bala" K. Ambati, MD, PhD, MBA, is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s youngest doctor, having graduated from medical school at age 17. In this episode, Dr. Ambati explains to our host Paul Karpecki, OD, that this accelerated pace gave him a head start meeting great people, exploring the field, doing deep dives in research, and building a good network.Dr. Ambati has had diversified roles over his career, and said, “It’s been great to meld clinical work with research. When you take the patch off somebody, that smile of them seeing again is something special.”In addition to owning an ophthalmology practice in Oregon, Dr. Ambati is President [of iVeena Delivery Systems, a company Dr. Karpecki says is ”really making incredible strides in advancing a treatment for keratoconus”.The company’s candidate for treatment of keratoconus is IVMED-80, which has received orphan drug designation from the FDA. IVMED-80 is designed to restore the activity of lysyl oxidase (LOX), an enzyme responsible for natural collagen cross-linking in the cornea, which has been shown to be deficient in keratoconus patients. The company is also developing IVMED-85, for the treatment of myopia. Both drugs deliver copper to the eye, which increases LOX activity in both the cornea and sclera. iVeena’s research started years ago with an experiment in corneal cells, comparing donor corneas to corneas of patients that had keratoconus. Dr. Ambati said, “The journey from idea to impact is a long one that requires patience and perseverance. I think it’s key initially to secure the IP or the good patent attorney and put a team together around you to develop the business and the product.” Dr. Ambati gives a few tips for successfully moving from concept to Phase 3, including:<ul><li>Bring the right people together.</li><li>Decide what you need to raise money for.</li><li>Decide what to spend that money on. </li><li>Raise enough money to get you through a phase 1/2a study. </li><li>Show that there are leaders in your field that are willing to back you.</li></ul>Click play to hear Dr. Ambati discuss his fascinating journey!

Dr. Bala Ambati Discusses The Long Journey from Idea to Impact

Dr. Bala Ambati is a good guy first and foremost and he just can’t sit still. Whether it is flying all over the world to perform surgeries and teach aspiring ophthalmologists with his own foundation Clear Vision Foundation or in partnership with organizations like Orbits, or doing free eye examinations at a local homeless shelter, or providing the highest level of care for his patients at Pacific ClearVision Institute or doing his vast research (for which he recently won the prestigious ASCRS Winning pitch challenge) or…well you get the idea. Listen along as Darryl Quinlan and Mike Dobkowski chat with Dr. Ambati about his humanitarian work and why it is so important. Links for Dr. Ambati Website - https://pcvi.com/eye-doctors-eugene/bala-ambati-md/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/bala.ambati/ Foundation Site - https://www.clearvisionfoundation.com/ Email - bambati@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eyetalkaudio/message

Dr. Bala Ambati is a good guy first and foremost and he just can’t sit still. Whether it is flying all over the world to perform surgeries and teach aspiring ophthalmologists with his own foundation Clear Vision Foundation or in partnership with organizations like Orbits, or doing free eye examinations at a local homeless shelter, or providing the highest level of care for his patients at Pacific ClearVision Institute or doing his vast research (for which he recently won the prestigious ASCRS Winning pitch challenge) or…well you get the idea. Listen along as <a href="https://www.curiousconversationsmarketing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darryl Quinlan</a> and <a href="https://www.glacial.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Dobkowski</a> chat with Dr. Ambati about his humanitarian work and why it is so important. Links for Dr. Ambati Website - <a href="https://pcvi.com/eye-doctors-eugene/bala-ambati-md/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pcvi.com/eye-doctors-eugene/bala-ambati-md/</a> Facebook Page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bala.ambati/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bala.ambati/</a> Foundation Site - <a href="https://www.clearvisionfoundation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clearvisionfoundation.com/</a> Email - bambati@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/eyetalkaudio/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/eyetalkaudio/message</a>

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