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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / March / Farid Takes Helm of Aurion MAB
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Farid Takes Helm of Aurion MAB

Aurion Biotech names Marjan Farid chair of medical advisory board

3/27/2026 2 min read

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    Marjan Farid has been appointed chair of Aurion Biotech's medical advisory board, focusing on vision restoration therapies.

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    Farid is a leading surgeon and clinical professor at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UCI, specializing in cornea and cataract surgery.

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    Aurion is developing AURN001, an investigational cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials.

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    In 2024, Aurion launched Vyznova, the first commercially available cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease.

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    Farid's expertise is expected to enhance Aurion's strategic direction and development of regenerative therapies for corneal disease.

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