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Science Corporation names Darius Shahida president as PRIMA starts selling in Europe

MedDevice Startups Staff · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Via Science Corporation release

Science Corporation promoted Darius Shahida from chief strategy officer to president, effective immediately. He reports to Max Hodak, the co-founder and chief executive.

The change lands while PRIMA moves from trial to commerce. The subretinal implant treats vision loss from geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration. It took a CE mark in July 2026 and is now being prescribed and implanted in Europe and the UK.

Science is based in Alameda, California, with an office in Paris. Naming a president usually marks the point where a neurotech company stops running as a research shop and starts answering to shipping schedules and audits.

Questions & Answers

Who is the president of Science Corporation?

Science Corporation named Darius Shahida president on September 17, 2026. He was previously chief strategy officer and reports to co-founder and chief executive Max Hodak.

What is Science Corporation's PRIMA implant?

PRIMA is Science Corporation's retinal implant for vision loss caused by geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration. It received a CE mark in July 2026 and is being implanted in Europe and the UK.

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