American Optometric Association
Julia Frantz is a scientist with extensive experience in molecular biology and microbiology. Currently, Julia serves as a Scientist at Aferna Bio since February 2022 and has been a Scientific Reader for the American Optometric Association since January 2018. Prior to these roles, Julia spent over 23 years at Monsanto, progressing from Research Technician to Vector Pipeline Lead, where Julia managed a team of over 10 research associates and led efforts in plasmid vector construction and novel protein expression in plants. Julia holds a Master of Arts in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis (1997-2000) and a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology from Miami University (1985-1989).
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American Optometric Association
The American Optometric Association represents approximately 39,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians. Optometrists serve patients in nearly 6,500 communities across the country, and in 3,500 of those communities are the only eye doctors. Doctors of optometry provide two-thirds of all primary eyecare in the United States.Founded in 1898, the AOA is a federation of state, student and armed forces optometric associations. Through these affiliations, the AOA serves members consisting of optometrists, students of optometry, paraoptometric assistants and technicians.Together, the AOA and its affiliates work to provide the public with quality vision and eye care. Through offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and metropolitan Washington, D.C., the AOA: Sets professional standards, helping its members conduct patient care efficiently and effectively Lobbies government and other organizations on behalf of the optometric profession Provides research and education leadership.