Dollars for Profs

Dig Into University Researchers' Outside Income and Conflicts of Interest

Published Dec. 6, 2019

This database was last updated in December 2019 and should only be used as a historical snapshot. There may be new or amended records not reflected here.

Financial doc
Filing Type

Conflict of Interest

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Ann Elsner

Aeon Imaging, Llc, Department: Na

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Disclosed Conflict of Interest with

Aeon Imaging, LLC

Disclosed Value
Listed Reason
Equity Interest - Non-publicly traded entity ( e.g., stock, stock option, or other ownership interest)

Dr. Elsner conducts research involving retinal imaging devices at Indiana University. She is also the majority owner of Aeon Imaging, LLC, which is commercializing similar retinal imaging technology.

Listed Research Project
System for Increasing Patient Access to Eye Exams for Diabetic Retinopathy

Aeon Imaging, LLC, will field test and clinically validate for diabetic retinopathy screening a low cost and portable retinal camera that uses novel technology, the DLP-Cam, in both established telemedicine networks and primary care provider practices. The DLP-Cam provides high contrast retinal images without pupil dilatation, important in patients from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. If successful, this portable and low cost retinal camera will significantly lower the barriers to eye care among the underserved.

Filed on September 28, 2016.

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Name Institution Type Company Disclosed Value
Ann Elsner Aeon Imaging, Llc Conflict of Interest Aeon Imaging, LLC Value cannot be readily determined
Ann Elsner Aeon Imaging, Llc Conflict of Interest Aeon Imaging, LLC Value cannot be readily determined
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