H. Nida S.
About H. Nida S.
H. Nida S. is a Professor of Ophthalmology with extensive experience in clinical trials and ocular immunology. He has held significant positions at various institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and currently serves as the Ophthalmology Strategy Head at Sanofi.
Work at The George Washington University
Currently, H. Nida S. serves as a Professor of Ophthalmology at The George Washington University, a position held since 2015. Prior to this, Nida was an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the same institution from 2011 to 2015. In these roles, Nida has contributed to the academic and clinical training of future ophthalmologists, focusing on various aspects of ocular health and disease.
Education and Expertise
H. Nida S. holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Hacettepe University. Nida has furthered education in clinical research and management through studies at Duke University, where a Master's in Health Sciences (MHS) was achieved, and at MIT Sloan School of Management, focusing on Negotiation and Influence. Nida has specialized training in medical retina, uveitis, and ocular immunology from the National Eye Institute, NIH.
Background in Clinical Research
H. Nida S. has over 15 years of experience in clinical trials, specifically in retinal diseases, covering phases I to IV. Nida has led clinical programs that include biologics, small molecules, and gene therapy trials. Nida's work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) included roles as Clinical Research Physician and Director of the Fellowship Program, contributing significantly to ocular immunology research.
Professional Affiliations and Leadership Roles
H. Nida S. has held several leadership positions in professional organizations. Nida served as President of the American Uveitis Society for a brief period in 2021 and has been involved with the American Academy of Ophthalmology in various capacities, including Committee Chair for the BCSC Uveitis Section. Nida has also participated in advisory roles for pharmaceutical research and development, including serving on the Scientific Advisory Board at Tarsier Pharma since 2021.
Editorial and Mentorship Contributions
H. Nida S. was an Editorial Board Member for the American Journal of Ophthalmology from 2020 to 2023. Nida has also contributed to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) as a mentor in their Leadership Development Program and as a member of the Annual Meeting Planning Committee, indicating a commitment to fostering new talent in the field of ophthalmology.