Foundation Mission and Leadership


Mission Statement

The mission of the Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the charitable arm of the American Society of Retina Specialists, is to improve the lives of people with sight-threatening retinal conditions through supporting research and education.

Foundation Vision

Advancing retina science to prevent blindness and promoting awareness of retina health.


Leadership

Foundation President

J. Michael Jumper, MD, FASRS

Foundation Board Members 

Barton Blackorby, MD, President-Elect 
Geoffrey Emerson, MD, PhD, FASRS, President-Emeritus 
Joel Pearlman, MD, PhD, FASRS, Treasurer
Judy E. Kim, MD, FASRS, Secretary
Leanne Labriola, DO, MBA, At-Large-Member 
Daniel C. Alter, MD, PhD, At-Large Director
Jerald A. Bovino, MD, FASRS, At-Large Director
Anna L. Ells, MD, FRCS(C), At-Large Director
M. Gilbert Grand, MD, At-Large Director
Gaurav K. Shah, MD, FASRS, At-Large Director

Federal EIN: 74-2955964


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