Simon Kaja

Accomplished neuroscientist with 16+ year's experience in the academic, biotech/pharma and CRO setting with strong expertise in ophthalmology, neuroscience, neurology and neuroinflammation.

• Ph.D. in Medicine/Neuroscience, B.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
• significant expertise in HTS/HCS assays and PK/PD
• established an extramurally-funded research program as Principal Investigator
• C-level leadership and managerial experience in a global contract research organization and consultancy firm
• experienced scientific leader in strategic development, ocular disease indication, and scientific marketing
• developed two highly clinically relevant models for migraine, published in top 10 neuroscience journals and received 300+ citations
• received multiple national and international research grants
• published 50+ peer- reviewed scientific manuscripts
• delivered 25+ invited lectures nationally and internationally
• contributed 100+ conference abstracts and papers

Research interests: ophthalmic disorders, ocular drug discovery, neurological and neuroinflammatory disorders, incl. migraine, epilepsy, ataxia, Alzheimer's disease, and pain.

Specialties: ophthalmology, vision research, neuroscience, life sciences, pharmacology, drug discovery, neurological disorders, migraine, epilepsy, electrophysiology, imaging modalities, molecular and cell biology