>> I would like to begin by thanking the Ohio State University for honoring my work with this award. Both Lentex and Ocudoc are the fruit of OSU's efforts to promote commercialization activities over the last decade and I am blessed to have the opportunity to work here. I know I never would have become an inventor otherwise.

I love solving problems that I know can change the world so I have the greatest job ever. I am grateful for the support of my family. Thank you to Daniel, Luke, mom, dad, Christina and Tim. Thank you to my family at the College of Optometry, especially Dean Carla Zadnik and Doctor Don Mudy for your mentorship and support.

Last but not least, my deepest thanks to the team at Lentex and Ocudoc. Thank you Doctor Joe Barr, Robin Sears, Brad Bisicker, Steve Wallace, Marty Muir, Bob Bevington and Grady Lenski for your leadership. I would not have wanted to take this journey without any of you. Thank you.