The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, represented by
DR. KEITH GORDON

Dr. Gordon joined CNIB in Spring 2007 as our Head of Research. He is responsible for managing the research operations of CNIB, including the CNIB Baker research grants and fellowship training programs. His academic qualifications include an M.Sc in Epidemiology and an M.Sc and PhD in Chemistry, along with an MBA.

Born in South Africa, Dr. Gordon came to Canada in 1967. On completion of his studies, he spent 30 years working for Alcon Canada, a company that makes drugs and devices for ophthalmic and optometric use. As VP, Scientific Affairs at Alcon, he acquired experience in all areas of scientific and clinical research in vision. At the same time he developed a passionate interest in the prevention of avoidable blindness, particularly in the developing world.

Dr. Gordon has helped establish eye clinics in Ghana, Africa and in St Kitts. He currently serves on the Board of Operation Eyesight Universal, an organization dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness through self-sustaining blindness prevention and sight restoration programs in India and Africa.

Dr Gordon's goals for CNIB Research are to establish a dynamic research enterprise which will ensure the development of ongoing, evidence-based program improvements at CNIB and advance knowledge in all areas of vision health.