Team Members

Samir Patel, PhD

President and CEO, Board Member

Engineer and entrepreneur. Co-founded Clearside Biomedical and invented the technology behind their first FDA-approved therapy.

Ritu Shah

Chair of the Board

Biotech executive with two decades of experience. Led four M&A transactions and multiple drug development campaigns.

Grace

Research Engineer

Grace is a chemical engineer interested in advancing biotechnology to improve patient outcomes.

Vladimir Zarnitsyn, PhD

COO

Co-founded Clearside Biomedical. Holds over 20 patents in drug and gene delivery. Now developing microneedle therapy for peanut allergy.

Harold Shlevin, PhD

Independent Board Member

Former CEO of Galectin Therapeutics and Solvay Pharmaceuticals. Co-founded CIBA Vision Ophthalmics. Led multiple drug approvals.

Bhavana Suresh

Research Engineer

Bhavana Suresh is a chemical engineer who has pursued a career at the intersection of healthcare and engineering.

Harvinder Gill, PhD

Scientific Founder

Professor at NC State University. Pioneered coated microneedles for allergy treatment. NIH Director's New Innovator Award. National Academy of Inventors.