Ben is a third-year ophthalmology resident at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He previously studied Molecular and Cellular Biology at Yale University and was a full-ride Woodruff Fellow at Emory University School of Medicine. His research has spanned neuro-regeneration, genetics, retina, and neuro-ophthalmology. He is interested in the intersection of technology, business, and ophthalmology. His passions outside of work include hiking, baking, and spending time with his dog, Ralph. 

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HEALTHCARE ADVANCEMENT YOU HOPE TO SEE IN YOUR LIFETIME

A cure for blindness. More specifically, the ability to regenerate and direct retinal ganglion cells and optic nerve axons to afford functional visual recovery. That would be incredible. 

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GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

Learning an entirely new sport (water polo) as a freshman in college, and then ultimately becoming the starting goalie and team captain by my senior year. 

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GREATEST IMPACT IN TECH/HEALTH

In-vivo gene therapy. Opens up new spaces within medicine, tech, and therapeutics that were otherwise inconceivable.