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What is Roche’s Ophthalmology Network and how does It expand the possible?

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Advances in ophthalmology have transformed eyecare for millions, but at Roche we’re always looking to expand what’s possible for people living with vision loss.

We believe progress is powered by passion. That’s why we created the Ophthalmology Network to celebrate this mindset and connect a community of people who are actively shaping the future of ophthalmology. 

Coming together from different countries, career stages, and perspectives to push the boundaries of science, clinical practice and care delivery.

A dynamic meeting place for those who want to move the field – and their own goals – forward.

Our initiatives:

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LEI

Leading Edge Incubator

Supporting emerging ophthalmology leaders through peer exchange and global leadership development.

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WAVE

Women as Visionaries in Eyecare

Celebrating and connecting women in ophthalmology whose work, leadership, and ambition help shape the field.

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OIC

Ophtha Innovation Challenge

Turning real-world challenges in retinal care into opportunities for fresh thinking and practical innovation.

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Portrait of Prof. Frank Holz

The Ophthalmology Network is really what it says. It's an opportunity not only for senior leaders in the field of retina, but also the younger crowd. I'm so glad to be part of it, and I think it will offer so much to foster communication, advance research, and improve the clinical management of patients with blinding retina disease.

Prof. Frank Holz

Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Bonn, Germany

Portrait of Prof. Aude Couturier

I think it's a very good initiative to connect ophthalmologists from all over the world. Also, what I like about this initiative is that the patient voice is included and that we collaborate with patient associations. I think it's really important to join forces to improve our practice.

Prof. Aude Couturier

Professor of Ophthalmology, Paris Cité University, Head of Ophthalmology, Lariboisière and Saint-Louis University Hospitals, France

Portrait of Prof. Arshad Khanani

I joined the network because it is an opportunity for me to mentor the next generation of retina specialists.

Prof. Arshad Khanani

Director of Clinical Research at Sierra Eye Associates and Clinical Professor at the University of Nevada, US

Our founding committee

Our founding committee comprises advisors, core, consult & honorary members
Portrait of Dr. Aude Ambresin
Dr. Aude Ambresin

Core Member
Head of the Medical Retina Unit of Swiss Visio, Lausanne, and Associate Founder of the Swiss Visio Retina Research Center, Switzerland

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Dr. Christiana Dinah

Advisor Consultant Ophthalmologist and Medical Retina Specialist at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, and Founder of the Central Middlesex Ophthalmology Research Centre, UK.

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Dr. Javier Zarranz-Ventura

Core Member
Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the Institut Clínic d'Oftalmologia, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona & Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor in Barcelona, and Board Member of the Spanish Society of Retina & Vitreous, Spain.

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Dr. Kelvin Teo

Core Member
Associate Professor, Duke NUS Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Programme, Senior Consultant at the Singapore National Eye Centre, and Clinical Director for the SNEC Ocular Reading Centre.

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Dr. Pierre-Henry Gabrielle

Core Member
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Professor at Dijon University Hospital, Senior Lecturer at Save Sight Institute, and Researcher at CTFB, France.

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Prof. Alessandro Invernizzi

Core Member
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and person in charge of the Uveitis Service at the Eye Clinic - Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Luigi Sacco Hospital, University of Milan.

Portrait of Prof. Aude Couturier
Prof. Aude Couturier

Core Member
Professor of Ophthalmology at Paris Cité University, and Head of the Ophthalmology Department at the Lariboisière and Saint-Louis University Hospitals, France.

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Prof. Sarah Touhami

Core Member
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (MCU-PH), Sorbonne Université, Paris.
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Tenon University Hospital, 4 Rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France.
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Surgeon, Department of Ophthalmology, Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital.

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