A board certified ophthalmologist and retinal specialist, Dr. Ciulla brings over 27 years of clinical practice, academic and executive management experience within the global ophthalmic industry to Clearside. Prior to joining Clearside, Dr. Ciulla served as Vice President, Ophthalmic Strategy Lead at
Before launching his executive management career, Dr. Ciulla co-directed the retina service and ocular angiogenesis research laboratory at
Dr. Ciulla has held numerous leadership roles in clinical research, including principal investigator, medical monitor, and member of scientific advisory, data safety monitoring or writing committees in over 100 national clinical trials, including CATT and registration trials for nearly all retinal therapeutics currently approved by the
“In addition to being a skilled ophthalmologist and retinal specialist, Tom is well recognized for his ability to serve as a strong liaison between ophthalmic biopharmaceutical developers and their stakeholders, as well as for his passionate commitment to ensuring clinical programs are designed to meet the needs of both clinicians and patients,” said Clearside’s Chief Executive Officer and President,
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