LA JOLLA, CA — Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a global leader in digital healthcare solutions and robotic diagnostics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniela Ferrara as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Ferrara will lead the company’s clinical and medical strategy, guiding the development and implementation of solutions that improve the clinical outcomes of patients and advance the company’s Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative—a connected clinical care model that uses artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ocular imaging or functional data to detect and manage ocular and systemic diseases.

“Daniela is a world-renowned physician-scientist with a remarkable track record of advancing ophthalmic innovation through rigorous clinical research, cross-sector leadership, and global collaboration,” said Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President of Topcon Healthcare, Inc. “Her clinical insight and deep understanding of drug and device development anchored on medical imaging make her uniquely suited to guide the next generation of AI-powered solutions for early disease detection and the potential for more comprehensive, holistic clinical care.”

“Daniela is a world-renowned physician-scientist with a remarkable track record of advancing ophthalmic innovation through rigorous clinical research, cross-sector leadership, and global collaboration.”

– Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President, Topcon Healthcare, Inc.

Dr. Ferrara joins Topcon Healthcare from Genentech, a member of the Roche group, where she most recently served as Principal Medical Director in Ophthalmology Product Development, leading the integration of AI-powered retinal imaging analysis into clinical trials for biotech and pharma. Over her distinguished career, she has contributed to the development of transformative retinal therapies and has held leadership roles spanning clinical development, personalized healthcare, and global strategic initiatives. In addition to her industry experience, she holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine.

“I am honored to join Topcon Healthcare at such a pivotal moment,” said Dr. Ferrara. “The opportunity to combine my scientific passion for retinal imaging with a company that is redefining healthcare through digital innovation is deeply meaningful. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Topcon Healthcare to bring data-driven, patient-centered solutions to clinicians and patients worldwide. While AI is already transforming clinical research in ophthalmology and other fields of medicine, there is still so much to be done to improve the clinical outcomes of patients at risk for visual threatening or serious systemic conditions, including cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurologic diseases.”

Dr. Ferrara holds an MD from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, as well as a PhD in Visual Sciences from the University of São Paulo. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, served on editorial boards of leading journals, and held committee roles in global ophthalmic societies. With Dr. Ferrara’s appointment, Topcon Healthcare reaffirms its commitment to advancing a clinically grounded, data-driven scientific approach to digital health. Her leadership will help shape a future where retinal imaging becomes a first-line tool not only for eye care, but also for screening and managing complex systemic diseases—making Healthcare from the Eye™ a global standard in preventive care.

About Topcon Healthcare, Inc.

Topcon Healthcare, Inc. is part of Topcon Corporation. We are a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions whose vision is to improve access and quality of healthcare while decreasing the cost of care. To achieve this vision, we created Healthcare from the Eye™, the strategy of applying AI models to imaging data from the eye to facilitate earlier detection and better management of disease. Healthcare from the Eye is powered by Harmony®, a cloud-based, vendor-inclusive digital health information platform enabling a connected care ecosystem.

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