Martin B. Wax
Founder at PanOptica, Inc.
Network origin in Martin B. Wax first degree
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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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 35 |
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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 29 |
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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 28 |
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.
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| Holding Company | Medical Specialties | 11 |
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.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 8 |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Specialties | 7 |
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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Martin B. Wax via their personal network
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|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rochester Christian University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
American Medical Association
 American Medical Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Medical Association engages in promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. It offers services to physicians, residents, medical students, and patients. The company was founded by Nathan Smith Davis in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ALCON INC. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Oldtech, Inc.
 Oldtech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Oldtech, Inc. was engaged in developing treatments for conditions that affect the back of the eye, including age related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). The company was headquartered in New York. | Biotechnology | Chairman Founder Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| TEARLAB CORPORATION | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Medical Research Council
 The Medical Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Medical Research Council provides human healthcare and social services. It offers funding for biomedical spectrum, fundamental lab-based science, clinical trials and all major disease areas. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| OCULAR THERAPEUTIX, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
SV Health Investors LLC
 SV Health Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance SV Health Investors LLC is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of SV Health Investors LLP founded in 2006. SV Health Investors LLC is headquartered in Boston. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of London | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| OXURION NV | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
 American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) was established to evaluate the surgical management of patients with malignant solid tumors. ACOSOG is one of 10 cooperative groups funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop and coordinate multi-institutional clinical trials. ACOSOG is the only cooperative group with studies focusing primarily on surgical objectives. ACOSOG currently has treatment protocols available in three major disease areas: . Breast Cancer . Gastrointestinal Cancer . Thoracic Cancer ACOSOG is composed of the Operations and Membership Center located at the Duke Clinical Research Institute on the Duke University Medical Center campus and the Statistics and Data Center located at the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. ACOSOG's membership is comprised of investigators and research associates representing oncology treatment modalities and research-related concerns, including surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, ethics, CRA/nursing and patient advocacy. | Medical/Nursing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Association for the Advancement of Science
 American Association for the Advancement of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New York Academy of Sciences
 New York Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Association for Cancer Research
 American Association for Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Association for Cancer Research prints and publishes scientific journals including clinical cancer research, molecular cancer therapeutics, molecular cancer research, cancer epidemiology, and biomarkers and prevention. The company was founded on May 7, 1907 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Board of Ophthalmology
 American Board of Ophthalmology Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The American Board of Ophthalmology is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies ophthalmologists in the United States. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. The American Academy of Ophthalmology, launched in 1979, is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, with a community of 32,000 medical doctors. The AAO sets the standards for ophthalmic education and advocates for patients and the public. The organization was founded in 1916 and is one of 24 specialty boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Medical Association. | Medical/Nursing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Macula Society | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
American Academy of Neurology
 American Academy of Neurology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Neurology operates a professional society which represents neurologists and neuroscientists. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IVERIC BIO, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Generic | Director/Board Member Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| HARROW, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Ophthalmological Society
 American Ophthalmological Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Ophthalmological Society is an organization that aims to promote excellence in patient care, education, and research in the field of ophthalmology. The society is based in San Francisco, CA, and was founded in 1864 by Edward Delafield, Daniel Bennett St. John Roosa, and Henry Noyes. The private company addresses essential issues in medicine and advance the art and science of ophthalmology. The society holds annual meetings every third week of May each year, and they offer travel grants to non-members who wish to attend. Membership nominations are accepted until April 30th each year. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Retina Society | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| American Society of Retinal Specialists | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| The American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery | Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Ohio Ophthalmological Society | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
International Society of Refractive Surgery
 International Society of Refractive Surgery Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc., International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) is an international society that focuses on refractive surgery. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. ISRS offers various resources such as meetings, webinars, and a multimedia library to its members. Members can also benefit from discounts on editing services for the Journal of Refractive Surgery and article processing charges for open-access articles. ISRS also provides an externship program for members to work alongside world-renowned refractive and cataract surgeons. The company hosts an annual meeting, the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, where members can learn about the latest topics in cataract, refractive, and lens-based surgery. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| New York State Ophthalmology Society | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
National Neurotrauma Society
 National Neurotrauma Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Neurotrauma Society operates as a non profit organization which provides healthcare services. It provides opportunities for scientists, and offers both basic and clinical research, encouraging and supporting research, and promoting liaisons with other organizations that influence the care and cure of neurotrauma victims. The company is headquartered in Windermere, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| The International Society for Stem Cell Research | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
 The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, founded in 1991, presents "The Innovators Den: EyeCare Pioneers" at ESCRS iNovation® Day 2023. The non-profit company is based in Dublin, IE and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. Applications for the event are now open. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| American College of Surgeons | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Encore Vision, Inc.
 Encore Vision, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Encore Vision, Inc. operates as an ophthalmology clinic. It offers EV06, an ophthalmic pharmaceutical solution in a conventional eye drop bottle, which includes its proprietary active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The company is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PHIO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Foundation | Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
Surface Ophthalmics, Inc.
 Surface Ophthalmics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Surface Ophthalmics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics. The firm’s current drug pipeline consists of three proprietary drug candidates. Surface topical eye drop drug candidates, SURF-100 and SURF-200, utilize a patented delivery vehicle. The company is founded by Mark L. Baum and it is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Founder | |
TherOptix, Inc.
 TherOptix, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology TherOptix, Inc. develops and manufactures drug-eluting contact lens. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Electronic Components | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| New York University School of Medicine | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 16 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Health Services | 4 |
| Finance | 2 |
Operational
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 447 |
| Director/Board Member | 396 |
| Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 86 |
| Founder | 83 |
| Doctorate Degree | 74 |
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| Richard Lindstrom | 50 |
| Michael Ross | 44 |
| Adrienne Graves | 38 |
| Bruce Peacock | 28 |
| Lionel Carnot | 27 |
| David Guyer | 27 |
| Susan Hockfield | 26 |
| Colin Goddard | 26 |
| Michael Weiser | 26 |
| Bankole Johnson | 24 |
| Srinivas Rao | 22 |
| Michel Lussier | 20 |
| Peter John McDonnell | 19 |
| Marc Nolet de Brauwere | 19 |
| George W. Rozakis | 18 |
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