Thomas Ciulla

Chief Executive Officer at

Ikarovec Ltd.

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Thomas A. Ciulla currently works at Ikarovec Ltd., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2025, Midwest Eye Institute, as Director from 2002, Macula Society, as Member, The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology, as Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc., as Member from 2017, The Retina Society, as Member, American Society of Retinal Specialists, as Member, The Indiana University School of Medicine, as Professor, and American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, as Member.
Dr. Ciulla also formerly worked at IVERIC bio, Inc., as Vice President-Clinical Strategy from 2016 to 2017, Clearside Biomedical, Inc., as Chief Medical & Development Officer from 2020 to 2023, Spark Therapeutics, Inc., as Vice President from 2017 to 2018, and Viridian Therapeutics, Inc., as Chief Medical Officer from 2024 to 2025.
Dr. Ciulla received his Masters Business Admin degree from Kelley School of Business, undergraduate degree from Harvard College, and doctorate degree from UCSF School of Medicine.

Thomas Ciulla active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Midwest Eye Institute Midwest Eye Institute Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides eye care services	Director/Board Member	31/12/2001
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as medical and professional organization that represents researchers and scientists devoted to the discovery	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates association for research in vision and ophthalmology	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Macula Society Macula Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Macula Society is a professional organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and knowledge in retinal vascular and macular diseases. The non-profit company is based in Cleveland, OH. It serves as a forum for presenting and disseminating scientific information on posterior segment eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and inherited retinal dystrophies. The society organizes annual meetings, supports educational initiatives through an endowment fund, and offers a research grant program for innovative pilot projects in macular and retinal vascular diseases. Additional initiatives include a mentor program for emerging retina specialists and oversight by multiple standing committees. Its website provides resources such as leadership information, bylaws, membership details, awards, grant application portals, meeting archives, and updates on advances in retinal disease research.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Retina Society The Retina Society The Retina Society is an ophthalmic subspecialty organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical care in retinal diseases and injuries. The non-profit company is based in Louisville, KY. Its mission focuses on reducing visual disability and blindness through professional collaboration, education, and the promotion of innovative treatments. The society hosts an annual scientific meeting featuring abstract presentations and research dissemination. Member benefits include access to a directory, research grants, and exclusive content. Since 2020, the society has awarded research and education grants in partnership with the International Retina Research Foundation, supporting basic, translational, and clinical studies with ethical oversight. Grant recipients present their findings at the annual meeting. The Retina Society also runs a mentoring initiative aimed at engaging ophthalmology residents from underrepresented populations in retina research and careers, providing funding for research and travel expenses and opportunities to present their work.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Society of Retinal Specialists American Society of Retinal Specialists American Society of Retinal Specialists is a company based in Chico, CA and has subsidiaries in UK.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Membership association of Eye M.D.s. Eye M.D.s are ophthalmologists, medical and osteopathic doctors who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care.	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2016
The Indiana University School of Medicine The Indiana University School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Ikarovec Ltd. Ikarovec Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides human health care services	Chief Executive Officer	30/04/2025

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Macula Society Macula Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Macula Society is a professional organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and knowledge in retinal vascular and macular diseases. The non-profit company is based in Cleveland, OH. It serves as a forum for presenting and disseminating scientific information on posterior segment eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and inherited retinal dystrophies. The society organizes annual meetings, supports educational initiatives through an endowment fund, and offers a research grant program for innovative pilot projects in macular and retinal vascular diseases. Additional initiatives include a mentor program for emerging retina specialists and oversight by multiple standing committees. Its website provides resources such as leadership information, bylaws, membership details, awards, grant application portals, meeting archives, and updates on advances in retinal disease research.	Commercial Services
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates association for research in vision and ophthalmology	Commercial Services
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Membership association of Eye M.D.s. Eye M.D.s are ophthalmologists, medical and osteopathic doctors who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care.	Commercial Services
IVERIC bio, Inc. IVERIC bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a science-driven biopharmaceutical company that develops novel treatments for retinal diseases	Health Technology
The Retina Society The Retina Society The Retina Society is an ophthalmic subspecialty organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical care in retinal diseases and injuries. The non-profit company is based in Louisville, KY. Its mission focuses on reducing visual disability and blindness through professional collaboration, education, and the promotion of innovative treatments. The society hosts an annual scientific meeting featuring abstract presentations and research dissemination. Member benefits include access to a directory, research grants, and exclusive content. Since 2020, the society has awarded research and education grants in partnership with the International Retina Research Foundation, supporting basic, translational, and clinical studies with ethical oversight. Grant recipients present their findings at the annual meeting. The Retina Society also runs a mentoring initiative aimed at engaging ophthalmology residents from underrepresented populations in retina research and careers, providing funding for research and travel expenses and opportunities to present their work.
American Society of Retinal Specialists American Society of Retinal Specialists American Society of Retinal Specialists is a company based in Chico, CA and has subsidiaries in UK.
Clearside Biomedical, Inc. Clearside Biomedical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures suprachoroidal space injections for eye diseases	Health Technology
Kelley School of Business Kelley School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Harvard College Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Indiana University School of Medicine The Indiana University School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Spark Therapeutics, Inc. Spark Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops therapy products for debilitating diseases	Health Technology
UCSF School of Medicine UCSF School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as medical and professional organization that represents researchers and scientists devoted to the discovery	Commercial Services
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures monoclonal antibody products	Health Technology
Midwest Eye Institute Midwest Eye Institute Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides eye care services	Health Services
Ikarovec Ltd. Ikarovec Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides human health care services	Health Services