Doheny-UCLA Annual Breakfast Forum at ARVO 2026
Eye on Innovation: Cutting-Edge NAM Technologies in Ophthalmology
Eye on Innovation: Cutting-Edge NAM Technologies in Ophthalmology will highlight emerging non-animal model (NAM) technologies and their expanding impact on vision research. Co-hosted by Dr. Deb Ferrington and Dr. Roxana Radu, the program will feature a dynamic and forward-looking discussion on the future of ophthalmic science.
The forum will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver, conveniently located across from the Convention Center, making it an easy and accessible start to your day at ARVO. Check back for the meeting agenda.
Join us for a thoughtful exchange of ideas and an opportunity to connect with colleagues over breakfast.
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM (MDT)
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
Conference Room: Not assigned yet
Amani A Fawzi, MD
Cyrus Tang and Lee Jampol Professor of Ophthalmology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Yali Jia, PhD
Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine
Jennie P. Weeks Professor of Ophthalmology
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, School of Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Jianhua (Jay) Wang, MD, PhD
Professor
Scientific Co-Director of Experimental Imaging Laboratory
Department of Ophthalmology Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami
Moderator:
Scientist
Doheny Eye Institute
Hosts:
Deborah A. Ferrington, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Stephen J. Ryan-Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Endowed Presidential Chair
Professor of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
Roxana A. Radu, MD
Vernon O. Underwood Family Chair in Ophthalmology
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles