Donald J. D'Amico

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Donald J.
D'Amico is currently the Chairman-Ophthalmology & Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College.
He is also the Director at The Jewish Guild for the Blind, the Director at Lighthouse Guild International, Inc., and the President-Elect at The Retina Society.
Previously, he worked as the Director at Lighthouse International, the Director-Diabetic Unit at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Inc., the Chief Ophthalmologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and the Professor-Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School.
He completed his graduate degree at the University of Illinois.

Donald J. D'Amico active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Weill Cornell Medical College Weill Cornell Medical College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
The Retina Society The Retina Society The Retina Society is an ophthalmic subspecialty organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical care in retinal diseases and injuries. The non-profit company is based in Louisville, KY. Its mission focuses on reducing visual disability and blindness through professional collaboration, education, and the promotion of innovative treatments. The society hosts an annual scientific meeting featuring abstract presentations and research dissemination. Member benefits include access to a directory, research grants, and exclusive content. Since 2020, the society has awarded research and education grants in partnership with the International Retina Research Foundation, supporting basic, translational, and clinical studies with ethical oversight. Grant recipients present their findings at the annual meeting. The Retina Society also runs a mentoring initiative aimed at engaging ophthalmology residents from underrepresented populations in retina research and careers, providing funding for research and travel expenses and opportunities to present their work.	President	-
The Jewish Guild for the Blind The Jewish Guild for the Blind Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services	Director/Board Member	-
Lighthouse Guild International, Inc. Lighthouse Guild International, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides rehabilitation, education, advocacy and healthcare services	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Donald J. D'Amico

Companies	Position	End
Lighthouse International Lighthouse International Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy services	Director/Board Member	18/09/2013
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Inc. Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides vision and hearing treatments	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals and that provides medical care & telemedicine services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals and that provides medical care & telemedicine services	Health Services
Lighthouse International Lighthouse International Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy services	Commercial Services
University of Illinois University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Inc. Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides vision and hearing treatments	Health Services
The Retina Society The Retina Society The Retina Society is an ophthalmic subspecialty organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical care in retinal diseases and injuries. The non-profit company is based in Louisville, KY. Its mission focuses on reducing visual disability and blindness through professional collaboration, education, and the promotion of innovative treatments. The society hosts an annual scientific meeting featuring abstract presentations and research dissemination. Member benefits include access to a directory, research grants, and exclusive content. Since 2020, the society has awarded research and education grants in partnership with the International Retina Research Foundation, supporting basic, translational, and clinical studies with ethical oversight. Grant recipients present their findings at the annual meeting. The Retina Society also runs a mentoring initiative aimed at engaging ophthalmology residents from underrepresented populations in retina research and careers, providing funding for research and travel expenses and opportunities to present their work.
Weill Cornell Medical College Weill Cornell Medical College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Jewish Guild for the Blind The Jewish Guild for the Blind Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services	Health Services
Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Lighthouse Guild International, Inc. Lighthouse Guild International, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides rehabilitation, education, advocacy and healthcare services	Commercial Services