Nicox Appoints Dennis Pardo, OD, MPH, FAAO as Director of Professional Affairs
From Nicox Inc. — 3/12/2014
Management/Leadership
Nicox Inc. announced the appointment of Dennis Pardo, OD, MPH, FAAO to the position of Director of Professional Affairs, according to a company news release. In this role, Dr. Pardo will partner with established and emergent key opinion leaders in the Retina and Rheumatology areas to identify and develop preferred practice patterns for Nicox’s diagnostic offerings, including Sjö for the early detection of Sjögren’s syndrome in dry eye patients and RetnaGene AMD for risk assessment of early or immediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progressing to advanced choroidal neovascular disease. Additionally, Dr. Pardo will serve as the primary liaison between Nicox and the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation, as well as other patient advocacy groups.
“We’re very excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Pardo to our US team,” Jerry St. Peter, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Nicox Inc., said in the news release. “His experience and expertise will prove invaluable as we continue to grow our domestic operations and commercialize unparalleled diagnostic technologies. Furthermore, his long-term relationship with the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation reinforces our partnership with a stellar organization committed to improving the lives of millions of Americans living with a serious autoimmune disorder. We welcome Dr. Pardo and appreciate his support on key organization initiatives.”
Dr. Pardo brings over 17 years of ophthalmic experience to the newly formed position, including time spent in academia, various practice settings, and industry. He is a Doctor of Optometry from The New England College of Optometry, where he also did his Residency in Family Practice/Ocular Disease. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health/Health Care Management from Yale University and Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from The State University of New York at Stony Brook. Dr. Pardo is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and serves on its Membership Committee. He is also a member of the American Optometric Association and The Massachusetts Society of Optometrists. Industry experience includes time at Advanced Vision Research, J&J Vision Care/Vistakon, ISTA and Avedro, where he served in numerous executive capacities. A strong scientific expertise, heritage in Retina and the Ocular Surface, and 5-year involvement with the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation make Dr. Pardo an ideal ambassador for Nicox’s scientific and commercial activities.
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