Scientific Advisory Board

SDS Optic Inc. Scientific Advisory Board is strictly related to the company’s technologies development. Members of this exclusive circle are distinguished scientists, physicians and other qualified individuals. Main goal of the Board is to advise the Company with respect to its technology, strategy and development as well as scientific related business activities.

Development of the disruptive novel medical technologies is a complex process that involves scientific, organizational, regulatory and business challenges. Apart from the day to day work of our specialists, clinical and industrial partners, we get support and advice from prominent scientists, clinicians and entrepreneurs.

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SDS Optic Inc. SAB goals

Support SDS Optic’s mission and strategic goals

Advising on the technology development

Attending the SAB meetings

Providing advice and recommendations
about biotech projects

Advocating for SDS Optic Inc.
with the global med-tech or pharma market

Building the network of contacts with
clinics, hospitals and laboratories 

Commenting, advising and evaluating
the SDS Optic’s strategy performance

Providing feedback to the management board

Scientific Advisory Board Members

Magdalena Staniszewska
PhD, DSc

MORE Over 20 years of experience in R&D projects, managing high-specialized laboratories, and successful cooperation between the academic community and biotechnology industry gained in the world’s best scientific centers – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA and CWRU, Cleveland, OH in the USA. Experienced public speaker, and co-author of a number of patents implemented, among others, by Novartis AG and numerous scientific publications… CHECK FULL PROFILE

Prof. Wojciech Polkowski
MD, PhD, DSc

MORE Surgical oncologist, graduated from the Medical University of Lublin. He completed post-graduate studies at the European School of Gastroenterological Surgery of the Academic Medical Center of the University of Amsterdam, where he obtained a doctorate degree. He has served for 15 years as the head of the Clinic of Surgical Oncology at the Medical University in Lublin… CHECK FULL PROFILE
Avi Dukler - SAB Member

Avi Dukler
PhD

MORE During his 23+ years in the diagnostics industry, Dr. Dukler co-founded Kepler Diagnostics, Inc, Fantestico Inc, and Glycominds Ltd., where he commercialized innovative digital health and clinical diagnostics products. Inventor and author of multiple patents and scientific publications, completed several transactions including M&A, asset sales, IP licenses, private and public fundraising… CHECK FULL PROFILE

Prof. Andrius Kazlauskas
PhD

MORE Dr. Kazlauskas obtained first-hand experience and insight into translational research while working in the Ophthalmology Department of F. Hoffman-La Roche in Basel, Switzerland (SMI: RO). He returned to academia to investigate the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. Currently serves as Professor at University of Illinois Chicago… CHECK FULL PROFILE

Arun Balakumaran
MD, PhD

MORE Oncologist, Scientist, and Biotechnology Executive. He is an MD, Ph.D., Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology with a Master’s degree in Health Care Management at Harvard University. He built his experience in global companies such as Amgen, Allogene and Merck… CHECK FULL PROFILE