Roster for the Ophthalmic Devices Panel
Purpose: The Committee reviews and evaluates data concerning the safety and effectiveness of marketed and investigational devices for use in the eye and makes appropriate recommendations to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
Applying for Membership on FDA Advisory Committees
As part of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) ongoing efforts to recruit qualified experts with minimal conflicts of interest who are interested in serving on FDA advisory committees, FDA is requesting nominations for members to serve on its advisory committees.
Current Number of Vacancies: 5
Note, one or more vacancies may be in the nomination process or a final appointment may have been made.
Chairperson
Neil M. Bressler, M.D.
Expertise: Ophthalmology
Term: 04/29/2019 – 10/31/2022
Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
600 N. Wolfe Street Bldg. Maumenee, Rm 752
Baltimore, MD 21287
Designated Federal Officer
James Swink
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Office of Management
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
WO Bldg. 66 Rm 5211
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Office: (301) 796-6313
Fax: (301) 847-8505
Lama A. Al-Aswad, M.D., M.P.H.
Expertise: Glaucoma; Teleophthalmology
Term: 04/29/2019 – 10/31/2022
Professor of Ophthalmology
Vice Chair of Innovations
New York University Langone Eye Center
222 E 41ST Suite 4-092
New York, NY 10017
Michael E. Pfleger, J.D.**
Expertise: Regulatory Affairs
Term: 01/28/2019 – 10/31/2022
Vice President Head of External Affairs and
Regulatory Policy
Alcon, Inc., Division of Novartis
6201 South Freeway, TC45
Fort Worth, TX 76134-2099
Emily Y. Chew, M.D.
Expertise: Ophthalmology; Clinical Trials
Term: 12/19/2020 – 12/31/2024
Director, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications
National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
Building 10, CRC-room 3-2531
10 Center Drive, MSC 1204
Bethesda, MD 20892
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