Martin B. Wax

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The American Glaucoma Society supports glaucoma specialists and scientists through the advancement of education and research.