Michael O Rourke
Scotia Vision Consultants, USA
Biography
Michael O’Rourke had worked within the global drug delivery industry for more than 25 years including 3M Pharmaceuticals, Alza, Chiron Vison and Bausch & Lomb. His unique ocular drug delivery experience includes launching the world’s first intra-ocular drug delivery technology in Europe, Vitrasert®, and the world’s second, Retisert®, in the USA. He has managed 28 brands, led 13 product launches, structured/negotiated 12 strategic business deals and has been a Team Member in 18 device/drug approvals. He has both presented and published widely within ophthalmology at congresses and within respected journals.
Abstract
Abstract : The challenges and opportunities of sustained release ocular drug delivery technologies