Ali is a qualified ophthalmologist and joins CTx from AAVantgarde Bio, where he held the position of Vice President, Clinical Science and Safety. Prior to AAVantgarde, Dr. Memon has held various roles including Clinical Director at Novai as well being an honorary consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He received his medical degree from Aga Khan University, prior to his research fellowship at Harvard University. He then joined the Royal College of Ophthalmologists for his Ophthalmology Residency Program.