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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with H. B. Pierre Simon Jr., MBA, Vice President, Global Head of Marketing, Sight Sciences, about the evolving field of eye care. Sight Sciences is focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for eye diseases like glaucoma and dry eye disease to transform care and improve patients’ lives.

Among some of Sight Sciences devices and technologies include the OMNI® Surgical System, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device indicated to reduce intraocular pressure in adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. The company’s other notable product is the TearCare® System, which has FDA clearance for localized heat therapy in adult patients with evaporative dry eye disease due to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the leading cause of dry eye disease.

Pierre has been in the eye care industry for almost two decades. Prior to Sight Sciences, he was at Alcon for 15 years in roles with increasing responsibility, including Senior Product Manager, Global Franchise. Pierre is also a life influencer and two-time best-selling author. His latest book is entitled ‘Down Thru Love,’ a story about the journey of a young man born with Down syndrome.

In the episode, Pierre discusses some important considerations in the development of innovative new treatments for eye conditions like glaucoma and dry eye, such as working with patients and doctors and having an awareness of both current and future needs. Hear more about Pierre’s work at Sight Sciences and also as an author and speaker.

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Confused about just what's going on in Ukraine and just how we got here? This is the Episode of AJSTW to listen to! We talk about America's gas crisis, and how the Biden Administration has only done half of what needs to be done regarding our imports of oil from Russia.  Andrew talks about how you can't make science bend to politics, especially when it comes to chemistry and physics, and he revisits the VW Diesel Engine scandal.  Then they take a listen to what Vice President Kamala Harris had to say in Poland, and speculate on whether she was trying to signal for her teleprompter to move more quickly.

Then they're joined by Professor Paul Poast from the University of Chicago, a recognized expert in international law and politics. They take a deep dive into the problems in Central and Eastern Europe, figuring out just how we got to this point in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine - talking about the history of NATO and how NATO is perceived by Russia.  What is Putin's mindset in all of this, and what are the factors that are driving him?  Just how should the US be supporting Ukraine?  Should we send jets from/through Poland?  What is the danger of a nuclear conflict, and is Vladimir Putin willing to use nuclear weapons?  Why is Russia a member of the UN Security Council?  Is it fair to ask Ukraine to remain "neutral", and are any of Russia's other "peace" proposals at all workable? And we talk about the work of Professor John Mearshimer, as well as mention other notable academics, like Dr. Robert Jervis from Columbia University!

How does this all end?   Listen and find out!

Terminé les vacances estivales pour notre équipe. Nous sommes de retour avec une toute nouvelle formule captée en direct sur Twitch et davantage ancrée dans l’actualité du moment. Watch out, ça dérape parfois!

Au programme: 

• Un jeu bon à s’en licher les doigts, car inspiré par... PFK 
• On teste la Nintendo Switch Lite 
• On aborde le festival MEGA+MIGS 
• Un savon pour les fans de Star Trek (!) inspiré... du capitaine Jean-Luc Picard 

• Une entrevue avec l’athlète e-sport Stéphanie Harvey qui aborde l’état de l’e-sport au Québec... et une potentielle carrière d’humoriste! 

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