What is WAVE & How Does It Empower Women in Eyecare?
:quality(90)/)
Part of seriesOphthalmology Network
At Roche, we expand what’s possible in eyecare. We created Women as Visionaries in Eyecare (WAVE) to celebrate, connect, and empower women in ophthalmology whose work, leadership, and ambition are actively shaping the future of vision care.
Women are driving meaningful advances across science, clinical practice, and care delivery, yet unique challenges in professional growth and equal representation remain. WAVE provides a credible global platform designed to elevate these voices, foster mentorship, and encourage peer-to-peer exchange across borders and career stages.
:quality(90)/)
By bringing together established experts and emerging talents, we transform real-world challenges into opportunities for growth.
Discover the Vision Behind WAVE
Highlights:
EURETINA 2025
:quality(90)/)
September 2025 - The Ophthalmology Network Shines at EURETINA!
WAVE (Women as Visionaries in Eyecare) was present at EURETINA 2025 with a dedicated booth, fostering discussions between visionaries in eyecare and emerging leaders.
Ophthalmology New Horizon conference 2025, Lodz, Poland.
:quality(90)/)
May 2025 - WAVE panel moderated by Insaf Saffar (Senior Global Medical Science Lead, F. Hoffmann La-Roche Ltd.). Panelists included:
Prof. Zofia Nawrocka Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Ophthalmic Clinic "Jasne Blonia" and NAWROCCY Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinic.
Dr. Jolanta Oficjalska Medical Director of Optegra Polska Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Clinic of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Nancy Holekamp Principal Global Medical Science Lead, F. Hoffmann La-Roche Ltd.VitreoRetinal Surgeon and Professor of Ophthalmology.Washington University 1995–2020.
Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO) conference 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
:quality(90)/)
February 2025 - WAVE panel moderated by Insaf Saffar (Senior Global Medical Science Lead, F. Hoffmann La-Roche Ltd.). Panelists included:
Dr. Sh. Noura Al Qassimi President of Emirates Medical Association.President of Emirates Society of Ophthalmology.Division Chief of Ophthalmology Department SKMC, Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Christiana Dinah Consultant Ophthalmologist and Retina Research Lead at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, UK.Director, Research and Innovation at LNWH.Director, NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre.
Dr. Nancy Holekamp Principal Global Medical Science Lead, F. Hoffmann La-Roche Ltd.VitreoRetinal Surgeon and Professor of Ophthalmology.Washington University 1995–2020.Pepose Vision Institute 2011–2022.
Dr. Firdaus Sukhi Consultant Ophthalmologist, Department of Vitreoretina, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Ajman, UAE.Visiting Consultant, Retina Services, Amritsar Eye Hospital, Punjab, India.
Dr. Manal Taryam Consultant Ophthalmologist- Vitreoretina Surgeon Board Member and CEO, Noor Dubai Foundation.Advisor to the DG, Dubai Health Authority.
:quality(90)/)
:quality(90)/)