Martin B. Wax
Founder at PanOptica, Inc.
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Martin B.
Wax is the founder of PanOptica, Inc. (founded in 2009) and holds the title of Chief Medical Officer, EVP-Research & Development.
He is currently the Director at iSTAR Medical SA since 2016.
Dr. Wax is also a member of The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc., American Glaucoma Society, Society For Neuroscience, and International Society for Eye Research.
In his former positions, Dr. Wax served as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Professor at the University of Washington, Vice President-Research & Development at Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Head-Ophthalmology at Pharmacia Corp., and Professor at The University of Texas at Austin.
He obtained his doctorate degree from the University of Southern California.
Martin B. Wax active positions
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PanOptica, Inc.
PanOptica, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology PanOptica, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that provides ophthalmology drugs for treatment of eye diseases. The company was founded by Paul G. Chaney and Martin B. Wax in March 2009 and is headquartered in Bernardsville, NJ. | Founder | 28/02/2009 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology operates an association focused on research in vision and ophthalmology. The non-profit company is based in Rockville, MD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Society For Neuroscience
Society For Neuroscience Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society for Neuroscience is an organization with over 36,000 members in more than 95 countries. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization also engages in science advocacy and public policy, including an annual Capitol Hill Day, and has various public outreach efforts, such as the interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org. It was founded in 1969 and offers year-round programming, including the publication of two scientific journals, professional development resources, and career training through Neuronline. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Glaucoma Society
American Glaucoma Society Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The American Glaucoma Society supports glaucoma specialists and scientists through the advancement of education and research. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
International Society for Eye Research | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
iSTAR Medical SA
iSTAR Medical SA Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology iSTAR Medical SA develops innovative ophthalmic implants. Its products include MINIject, STARflo and STAR Material. The company was founded by Michel Alvarez in 2011 and is headquartered in Wavre, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | 27/06/2016 |
Former positions of Martin B. Wax
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Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Alcon Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The firm offers over-the-counter eye care products, medical devices, equipment, ophthalmic drugs, surgical instruments, needles, and sutures for microsurgery and disposable drapes. The company was founded by Robert Alexander and William Conner in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 31/12/2007 |
University of Washington
University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Martin B. Wax
University of Southern California | Doctorate Degree |
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Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops peptidomimetic small molecule drugs against glaucoma and cancer. Its product mimic the effects of neurotrophin proteins that help to maintain the health and growth of cells and tissues found in the eye. Mimetogen provides tyrosine kinase agonists that prevent neuronal death; small molecule tyrosine kinase receptor agonists, which stimulates mucin secretion from conunctival goblet cells; and small molecule neurotrophin mimetics that rescues retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative stress-induced apoptosis. The company was founded by Garth Cumberlidge and H. Uri Saragovi in 2005 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Health Technology |
PanOptica, Inc.
PanOptica, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology PanOptica, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that provides ophthalmology drugs for treatment of eye diseases. The company was founded by Paul G. Chaney and Martin B. Wax in March 2009 and is headquartered in Bernardsville, NJ. | Health Technology |
Pharmacia Corp.
Pharmacia Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmacia Corp. developed, manufactured and marketed pharmaceutical products. Prescription pharmaceuticals included general therapeutics, ophthalmology and hospital products including oncology and diversified therapeutics. It also operated in consumer health care, animal health, diagnostics and contract manufacturing and bulk pharmaceutical chemicals. The customers of the group were pharmacies, hospitals, chain warehouses, governments, physicians, wholesalers and other distributors. It was headquartered in Peapack, NJ. | Health Technology |
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Alcon Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The firm offers over-the-counter eye care products, medical devices, equipment, ophthalmic drugs, surgical instruments, needles, and sutures for microsurgery and disposable drapes. The company was founded by Robert Alexander and William Conner in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Health Technology |
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets. | Commercial Services |
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology operates an association focused on research in vision and ophthalmology. The non-profit company is based in Rockville, MD. | Commercial Services |
Society For Neuroscience
Society For Neuroscience Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society for Neuroscience is an organization with over 36,000 members in more than 95 countries. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization also engages in science advocacy and public policy, including an annual Capitol Hill Day, and has various public outreach efforts, such as the interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org. It was founded in 1969 and offers year-round programming, including the publication of two scientific journals, professional development resources, and career training through Neuronline. | Commercial Services |
American Glaucoma Society
American Glaucoma Society Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The American Glaucoma Society supports glaucoma specialists and scientists through the advancement of education and research. | Miscellaneous |
International Society for Eye Research | |
iSTAR Medical SA
iSTAR Medical SA Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology iSTAR Medical SA develops innovative ophthalmic implants. Its products include MINIject, STARflo and STAR Material. The company was founded by Michel Alvarez in 2011 and is headquartered in Wavre, Belgium. | Health Technology |
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