Ocugen Announces CSO to Present on Modifier Gene Therapy at International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy 2024

MALVERN, Pa., May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines, today announced that Arun Upadhyay, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Head of Research & Development, Ocugen will speak at the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) Annual Meeting being held May 29-June 1, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada.

“I’m very pleased to present OCU400 data among an organization dedicated to translating cell and gene therapies into safe and effective treatments to improve patients’ lives,” said Dr. Upadhyay. “OCU400 modifier gene therapy represents a breakthrough approach for the potential treatment of broader retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) diseases where more than 100 mutations are involved.”

ISCT provides cutting-edge translational content and an opportunity to connect with global experts from academic institutions, regulatory agencies, and the healthcare industry. Attendees can participate in robust debates, collaborate on developing solutions to sector challenges, and join conversations advancing the field of cell and gene therapy.

Details on Dr. Upadhyay’s presentation are as follows:

Late-Breaking Oral Abstract Session: Safety and Efficacy Results from a Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of OCU400 Modifier Gene Therapy for Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 5-6 p.m. PDT
Location: Room 202-204, Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building

Dr. Upadhyay’s poster will also be available during Poster Networking Session #1 on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 7-8:30 p.m. PDT.

The OCU400 Phase 3 liMeliGhT clinical trial is currently underway and on track to meet the Company’s 2026 BLA and MAA approval targets. OCU400 is the first gene therapy program to enter Phase 3 with a broad RP indication.

About OCU400
OCU400 is the Company’s gene-agnostic modifier gene therapy product based on nuclear hormone receptor (NHR) gene, NR2E3. NR2E3 regulates diverse physiological functions within the retina—such as photoreceptor development and maintenance, metabolism, phototransduction, inflammation and cell survival networks. Through its drive functionality, OCU400 resets altered/affected cellular gene networks and establishes homeostasis—a state of balance, which has the potential to improve retinal health and function in patients with RP. Nearly 300,000 people are affected by RP in the U.S. and EU combined.