RetinUp Podcast

RetinUp Podcast, LLC

FDA

Cencora

Geographic Atrophy

Retina

Photobiomodulation

Glp-1s In Retinal Disease

Government Shutdown

Vit-Buckle Society

Angiogenesis 2026

Genentech

Clinical Trials At the Summit

Lensone

Orbis International

Gene Therapy

Norlase

Besse Medical

Prima Retina Prosthesis

Good Days

Biogen

Apellis Pharmaceuticals

RetinUp is a podcast exploring the latest in retina science and ophthalmology. Hosted by John Kitchens, MD, and Scott Krzywonos, each episode features expert insights, research breakthroughs, and practical discussions designed for ophthalmologists, retina specialists, and vision science researchers.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	24	Founded	9 months ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessTechnologyMedicine

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Breaking News: FDA Approves Lytenava for Wet AMD

Breaking news: the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lytenava (bevacizumab-vikg, Outlook Therapeutics) on July 24, 2026 — making it the first and only FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet AMD in the Unite... more

25 Jul 2026 • 7 min

Devon Ghodasra, MD, on Biosimilars in Practice | Plus Vas Sadda, MD, on Ultra-Widefield Imaging for a Peripheral Detachment

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Guests: Devon Ghodasra, MD – Partner, Southeastern Retina Associates, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Vas Sadda, MD – Director, Artificial Intelligence & Imaging Research, Doheny Eye Institute; Professor of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of ... more

23 Jul 2026 • 30 min

Jorge Fortun, MD, on Patient Communication, Palm Beach Practice, & ASRS Preview

Jorge Fortun, MD, of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute joins John Kitchens, MD, and Scott Krzywonos for a wide-ranging conversation on the art of retina practice, from the unique challenges of seeing highly educated, high-expectation patients in Palm Beach... more

9 Jul 2026 • 24 min

Hunter Cherwek, MD, on Orbis International | Plus Frank Brodie, MD, on LensOne & the GOLDEN GATE Trial

Guests: Hunter Cherwek, MD – Vice President, Clinical Services & Technologies, Orbis International

Frank Brodie, MD, MBA – Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, UCSF; Co-Founder, Long Bridge Medical

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Hunter Cherwek, MD, Vice President... more

25 Jun 2026 • 35 min

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Recent Guests

Jorge Fortun

Practices at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Palm Beach

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Episode: Jorge Fortun, MD, on Patient Communication, Palm Beach Practice, & ASRS Preview

Frank Brodie

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, UCSF; co-inventor of LensOne

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Episode: Hunter Cherwek, MD, on Orbis International | Plus Frank Brodie, MD, on LensOne & the GOLDEN GATE Trial

Hunter Cherwek

Vice President, Clinical Services and Technologies, Orbis International

Orbis International

Episode: Hunter Cherwek, MD, on Orbis International | Plus Frank Brodie, MD, on LensOne & the GOLDEN GATE Trial

John Miller

One of the course directors at Mass Eye and Ear; leader of the Mass Eye and Ear Vitrectomy Course

Mass Eye and Ear

Episode: The Future of Bevacizumab | Plus John Miller, MD, on the Mass Eye and Ear Vitrectomy Course | Encelto for MacTel2

Arshad Khanani

Director of Clinical Research at Sierra Eye Associates; Founder and Meeting Co-Chair of Clinical Trials at the Summit

Sierra Eye Associates; Clinical Trials at the Summit

Episode: GLOBE Project & FDA Uncertainty | Arshad Khanani, MD, MA, on Clinical Trials at the Summit | Plus MacTel Image of the Month

Erin Kimbrel

President of the Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Head of Cell and Gene Therapy Research

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Episode: ASP7317 for Geographic Atrophy | Plus, Moo Adam, MD, on IV-Free Surgery

Marci English

Senior Vice President of Therapeutic Area Head, Biopharma and Ophthalmology Development

Astellas

Episode: ASP7317 for Geographic Atrophy | Plus, Moo Adam, MD, on IV-Free Surgery

Moo Adam

Director of Clinical Research

Colorado Retina Associates

Episode: ASP7317 for Geographic Atrophy | Plus, Moo Adam, MD, on IV-Free Surgery

Clorinda Walley

CEO of Good Days

Good Days

Episode: Clorinda Walley, President & CEO of Good Days, on Patient Assistance Funding | Plus, Image of the Month with Prof. Paulo Stanga: Papillophlebitis on the Silverstone RGB

Hosts

John Kitchens

Host of RetinUp; long-running presenter with a focus on retina science and ophthalmology.

Scott Krzywonos

Co-host with a background in retina practice and industry-facing discussions.

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Apple Podcasts	#215	United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#188	Indonesia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#241	Spain/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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The Future of Bevacizumab | Plus John Miller, MD, on the Mass Eye and Ear Vitrectomy Course | Encelto for MacTel2

Q: How does Encelto work and why is it significant for MacTel2 patients?

Encelto is a cell-based therapy that provides CNTF-producing cells in a capsule implanted in the eye, potentially offering lifelong treatment for MacTel2 and delaying photoreceptor death, which could significantly affect patient quality of life.

The Future of Bevacizumab | Plus John Miller, MD, on the Mass Eye and Ear Vitrectomy Course | Encelto for MacTel2

Q: What are the highlights of the faculty and the structure of the course?

A rotating, high-caliber faculty delivers lectures and panels, including renowned surgeons like Stanley Chang and Steve Charles, with a strong emphasis on practical, bread-and-butter topics and real-time insights from both early-career and senior educators.

The Future of Bevacizumab | Plus John Miller, MD, on the Mass Eye and Ear Vitrectomy Course | Encelto for MacTel2

Q: Can you tell us about the Mass Eye and Ear Fellows Course and what makes it unique for first-year fellows?

The course is designed as a boot camp for retina fellows, focusing on core topics with lectures and a heavy surgical wet lab on Saturday, ensuring a hands-on, early exposure that accelerates comfort with essential techniques.

Welcome to RetinUp: AAO recap and interview with Cedric Francois

Q: Cedric, how do you go from a surgery resident in Belgium to research and transplantation to a CEO of a major company with a groundbreaking treatment for macular degeneration?

It was a journey of serendipity and deliberate choices, including exposure to early transplantation work, opportunities to involve himself in entrepreneurial ventures, and forming a tight team that could navigate funding, scientific milestones, and regulatory pathways.

GLOBE Project & FDA Uncertainty | Arshad Khanani, MD, MA, on Clinical Trials at the Summit | Plus MacTel Image of the Month

Q: What makes CTS unique for attendees and what should first-timers prepare for?

CTS emphasizes small, invited attendance to foster meaningful hallway interactions with CEOs and key opinion leaders, features fireside chats and rapid-fire sessions, and ends with data-heavy sessions and a video competition, so first-timers should come prepared for dense schedules and active networking opportunities.

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What is RetinUp Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently covers advanced retina science, ophthalmology practice, and industry dynamics, with a strong emphasis on new therapies, clinical trial findings, and technology that shapes patient care. Across episodes, listeners encounter high-level discussions of cell and gene therapies, imaging innovations, surgical tech, payer and reimbursement challenges, and the economics of retina practice. A notable strength is the blend of technical depth from clinicians and researchers with practical angles on adoption, policy, and access, making it useful for physicians, researchers, and executives involved in retina care and ophthalmology technology. A recurring edge is the involvement of industry stakeholders and professional societies, w... more

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Recent guests on RetinUp Podcast include:

1. Jorge Fortun
2. Frank Brodie
3. Hunter Cherwek
4. John Miller
5. Arshad Khanani
6. Erin Kimbrel
7. Marci English
8. Moo Adam

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