Acucela CEO: I chose UW over Harvard and it changed my life

Acucela CEO Dr. Ryo Kubota says choosing to go into research at the University of Washington was one of the best decisions he made in his life. As an ophthalmologist by training, Kubota found himself discouraged by the lack of eye treatments available for his patients who were losing their sight. So, he decided to become a physician scientist, going into research. Leaving Japan, Kubota had two offers in front of him: the UW or Harvard. While many in Japan knew the Harvard brand and encouraged…
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