Assistant research professor Nicole Wagner ’07 (CLAS), ’13 Ph.D. was recently named among the Hartford Business Journal’s 2021 Women in Business Honorees. 25 total honorees were recognized for their inspiring leadership at the forefront of Connecticut’s industries. 

Wagner is the President and CEO of LambdaVision, a start-up company commercializing technology developed in the lab of professor emeritus Robert Birge. LambdaVision works to develop artificial retinas that could help patients regain their sight.

When asked about her key to maintaining business success, Wagner tells the Hartford Business Journal: “I think it is important to work hard, be authentic and to create an environment that is centered around trust and open communication. It is critical to lead by example; if you aren’t excited and passionate about what you do, it will be hard to get others to follow.”

Read more about Dr. Nicole Wagner and all 2021 Women in Business Honorees.