Chandler Grant Honorary Lecturer

in conjunction with the

New England Ophthalmologic Society (NEOS)

 2024 Chandler Grant Honorary Lecturer

MALIK Y. KAHOOK, MD

Malik Kahook, MD had the honor of serving as the 2024 Chandler Grant Honorary Lecture at the New England Ophthalmological Society meeting held  December 6, 2024 meeting in Boston, MA.  During the morning session of The Future of Glaucoma: How are we Finally Going to Cure Glaucoma? his presentation, Advances in Glaucoma Therapy, was met with great enthusiasm.. Attendees were enlightened with the talk and its depth of insight, forward-thinking approach, and clear relevance to both current practice and future innovation. Colleagues and trainees alike highlighted Dr. Kahook’s ability to translate complex scientific advancements into meaningful clinical applications, making his presentation one of many standout moments of the session.

Dr. Kahook was Professor of Ophthalmology and the Slater Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He served as Vice Chair of Translational Research, chief of the glaucoma service, and director of the glaucoma fellowship at the University of Colorado Eye Center. Dr. Kahook authored over 400 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters, and was editor of Essentials of Glaucoma Surgery, MIGS: Advances in Glaucoma Surgery, and the seminal textbook of glaucoma Chandler and Grant’s Glaucoma. He was named New Inventor of the Year for the University of Colorado in 2009 and Inventor of the Year in 2010.

He also received the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award in 2011, the Senior Achievement Award in 2017, the Secretariat Award in 2014, and the Ludwig Von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award from ARVO in 2013. He was ranked second on the 40 under 40 Ophthalmology Power List in 2015. Dr. Kahook filed for over 80 patents, with more than 40 licensed by companies including J&J Vision, New World Medical, Alcon, ClarVista Medical, and SpyGlass Ophthalmics for development and commercialization. Several of his devices entered human trials or became available globally for clinical use, including the Kahook Dual Blade from New World Medical and the Harmoni modular intraocular lens system from ClarVista Medical, which was later acquired by Alcon. Dr. Kahook also served as a consultant to the Food and Drug Administration’s Ophthalmics Device Division.

After the meeting, members of the Society gathered for an evening filled with collegiality and celebration. The occasion provided a special opportunity to honor this year’s esteemed colleague, Dr. Kahook. Held at Porto in Boston, the dinner offered an intimate and welcoming setting for the tribute.

Prior Distinguished  Chandler-Grant Lecturers

Peter A, Netland, MD, PhD                                2022

Eve J. Higginbotham, SM, MD, ML                    2021

Paul P. Lee, MD, JD                                           2019

Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD                                      2017

Cynthia Mattox, MD                                           2015

Mark A. Latina, MD                                            2013

Martin Wand, MD                                               2011

Joel S. Schuman, MD                                        2009

Murray A. Johnstone, MD                                  2007

David S. Walton, MD                                         2005

David G. Campbell, MD                                     2003

A. Robert Bellows, MD                                      1999

David L. Epstein, MD                                         1997

M. Bruce Shields, MD                                        1995

E. Michael Van Buskirk, MD                               1994

Richard F. Brubaker, MD                                    1992

B. Thomas Hutchinson, MD                               1990

Richard J. Simmons, MD                                   1987

Robert N. Shaffer, MD                                        1985