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OKYO Pharma to Participate in a Fireside Chat at Piper Sandler 2026 Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium

OKYO Pharma to engage with investors and stakeholders at Piper Sandler 2026 Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium

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OKYO Pharma Limited, a Nasdaq-listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced its participation in a virtual fireside chat at the Piper Sandler 2026 Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium. Company executives will discuss progress on their flagship drug urcosimod for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), including successful phase 2 results and plans for a 150-patient Phase 2b/3 study starting in early 2026.

OKYO Pharma to Participate in a Fireside Chat at Piper Sandler 2026 Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium
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Key Points

  • OKYO Pharma is focusing on developing treatments for neuropathic corneal pain and anterior segment eye diseases.
  • The company completed a successful phase 2 trial of urcosimod and plans a large Phase 2b/3 multiple-dose study this year.
  • Participation in the Piper Sandler symposium provides a platform for investor engagement and visibility within the healthcare equity sector.

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing investigational therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, today announced participation at the Piper Sandler Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium being held on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Details of the event are as follows:

Presenters: Robert J. Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Flavio Mantelli MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer

Date/Time: Thursday, July 9 at 8:30 AM ET

Moderator: Biren Amin, Managing Director, Healthcare Equity Research, Piper Sandler & Co.

Location: Virtual

About OKYO Pharma

OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and inflammatory eye diseases, with ordinary shares listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. OKYO is focused on the discovery and development of novel molecules to treat neuropathic corneal pain and other ocular diseases. OKYO recently completed a successful phase 2 trial of its flagship drug urcosimod in patients with NCP and plans to initiate a 150-patient Phase 2b/3 multiple-dose study of urcosimod to treat NCP in the first half of this year.

For further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com.

For further inquiries:

OKYO Pharma Ltd
Paul Spencer
Business Development and Investor Relations
+44 (0) 207 495 2379
Email: [email protected]


Risks

  • Clinical trial outcomes remain uncertain and could impact future drug approval and commercialization.
  • Regulatory approvals for new therapies in ophthalmology can be complex and lengthy, posing timing and cost risks.
  • Market adoption depends on demonstrating clear efficacy and safety, and competition in the biopharmaceutical ophthalmology sector is intense.

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