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Office
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132Phone+1 801-581-2352
Summary
- Dr. Barbara Wirostko is fellow of AAO and ARVO and a glaucoma fellowship trained ophthalmologist practicing in Park City, UT. She received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, fellowship at Cornell University and has been in practice 26 years. Prior to joining the University of Utah, she served as Senior Global Medical Director at Pfizer, overseeing glaucoma clinical research and the Xalatan franchise. She specializes in glaucoma related diseases and is experienced in glaucoma related disorders, glaucoma epidemiology, general / comprehensive ophthalmology, pediatric glaucoma, drug development, pseudoexfoliation, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She is a serial entrepreneur and currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and coFounder of Qlaris Bio (MA) a company developing ophthalmic therapeutics for unmet ocular needs.
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Glaucoma, 1995 - 1996
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1995
- Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades)Internship, Transitional Year, 1991 - 1992
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1991
- Cornell UniversityB.A., Microbiology, with Distinction, 1987
Certifications & Licensure
- UT State Medical License 2010 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 1992 - 2010
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- member ARVO
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Best Poster Award AAO, 2010
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Clinical Trials
- Study of the Safety and Efficacy of ATS907 in Subjects With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) and Ocular Hypertension Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 01
- Ocular Bandage Gel (OBG) Pivotal Trial in Patients Undergoing Photorefractive Keratectomy ("PRK") Start of enrollment: 2019 Jun 25
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 158 citationsVascular endothelial growth factor and diabetic complicationsBarbara M Wirostko, Tien Yin Wong, Rafael Simó
Progress in Retinal and Eye Research. 2008-11-01 - 1 citationsThe utility of home tonometry for peri-interventional decision-making in glaucoma surgery: Case series.Ariana M Levin, Elyse J McGlumphy, Craig J Chaya, Barbara M Wirostko, Thomas V Johnson
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 2022-12-01 - 39 citationsThe Use of ChatGPT to Assist in Diagnosing Glaucoma Based on Clinical Case Reports.Mohammad Delsoz, Hina Raja, Yeganeh Madadi, Anthony A Tang, Barbara M Wirostko
Ophthalmology and Therapy. 2023-12-01
Journal Articles
- Association of Exfoliation Syndrome with Risk of Indirect Inguinal HerniaThe Utah Project on Exfoliation SyndromeR Rand Allingham, Barbara M Wirostko, Robert Ritch, JAMA
- Ophthalmic Uses of a Thiol-Modified Hyaluronan-Based HydrogelWirostko B, Mann B, Williams D. Prestwich G, Advanced Wound Care, 1/1/2014
- Thiolated hyaluronan-based hydrogels crosslinked using oxidized glutathione: an injectable matrix designed for ophthalmic applicationsZarembinski T, Doty NJ, Erickson IE, Srinivas R, Wirostko BM, Tew WP, Acta Biomater, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- Delivery of Human Growth Hormone via DSM's Poly(ester amide)Seattle, WA - 1/1/2013
- Corneal Wound Healing Model in New Zealand White Rabbits for Evaluating Persistent Corneal Epithelial DefectsSeattle, WA - 1/1/2013
- Hystem, a bio-absorbable protein delivery polymer: safety, and efficacy in a corneal debridement modelSeattle, WA - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions
- Qlaris Bio Reports Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results Demonstrating Favorable Safety and Tolerability Profile and Positive Efficacy Signal for QLS-101May 18th, 2022
- Qlaris Bio Commences Enrolment in Glaucoma Therapy TrialApril 16th, 2021
- Qlaris Bio Enrolls First Patient in Phase 1/2 Studies of QLS-101, an Investigational Therapy Designed to Lower Episcleral Venous Pressure (EVP) in Patients with GlaucomaApril 15th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyFellow
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