Amaros, Inc announced in a press release the launch of its Interventional Glaucoma Network (IGN), a clinician-led initiative designed to generate high-quality clinical and real-world evidence to support advances in interventional glaucoma care.
According to the company, Amaros IGN convenes recognized leaders in glaucoma and anterior segment care to support programs in clinical research, outcomes intelligence, and generation of real-world evidence. Powered by AmarosEngine, a proprietary precision intelligence platform that integrates electronic health records, practice management systems, images, and claims data into a single, structured ecosystem, the network is intended to enable rigorous study design, faster patient identification and enrollment, and more consistent collection of outcomes data across procedures and treatments.
“Ultimately, our goal is to help the field move faster—from innovation, to evidence, to adoption,” said Vartan Ghazarossian, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Amaros. “By continuously learning from real-world outcomes, we can help refine treatment strategies more quickly, strengthen clinical confidence, and support more consistent, high-quality care for patients.”
The founding IGN members include: Iqbal “Ike” Ahmed, FRCSC, Jason E. Bacharach, MD, John P. Berdahl, MD, and Cathleen M. McCabe, MD.
To support its expanding clinical and strategic programs, Amaros announced 2 senior leadership appointments. Mark Packer, MD, has been named chief medical officer (CMO), and Jai Parekh, MD, has been chosen as the company's new chief strategy officer (CSO).
Dr. Packer brings deep experience in anterior segment surgery, innovation, and clinical research. As CMO, he will lead clinical strategy, evidence program design, and medical affairs across Amaros’ growing therapeutic focus areas. Dr. Parekh is a recognized leader in glaucoma care and health care strategy. As CSO, he will help guide Amaros’ commercial strategy, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives as the company scales its platform and evidence programs.