OUR ADVISORS

David RP Almeida, MD, PhD, MBA

Lead Investigative Advisor

David is a world-renowned retina researcher. As Founder of Erie Retina Research, and CaseX Erie, he has extensive experience conducting numerous FDA clinical trials in the retinal disease space, with a specialty in developing new and innovative methods for drug delivery, including suprachoroidal administration of cell-based therapies.

 Mark A. Kilgore, Ph.D, JD

Senior Intellectual Property Advisor

Mark applies his extensive legal and scientific background to high-quality patent prosecution services in the

fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and the mechanical arts, as well as  IP procurement. He also provides counsel in licensing , non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements.

Gregory D. Kunst, MBA

Senior Industry Advisor

•Award-winning executive in ophthalmology & biotech

CEO & board member, Valitor

•Founder/former CEO, Aurion Biotech

•Corporate board member, BioMimetrix, FELIQX, Pr3vent INC

•Pipeline development, investor strategy, fundraising & exits​