Press Releases May 27, 2026 08:00 AM

Opus Genetics to Present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference

Opus Genetics to present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference highlighting progress in gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases.

By Priya Menon IRD

Opus Genetics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene therapies to restore vision for inherited retinal diseases, announced it will present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 3, 2026. The company's pipeline includes seven AAV-based gene therapy programs targeting various genetic retinal disorders.

Opus Genetics to Present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
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Key Points

  • Opus Genetics is advancing multiple one-time gene therapies targeting inherited retinal diseases, with a focus on durable, genetically-driven treatments.
  • The company’s lead candidates include OPGx-LCA5 and OPGx-BEST1, addressing specific retinal mutations with additional candidates targeting six other genes.
  • Presentation at a major healthcare conference indicates ongoing communication with investors and the biotech community, potentially enhancing visibility and credibility.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (“Opus Genetics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), announced today that management will present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. ET.

A link to the live and archived webcast may be accessed on Opus Genetics’ website under the Investors section: Events.

About Opus Genetics

Opus Genetics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). The Company is developing durable, one-time treatments designed to address the underlying genetic causes of severe retinal disorders. The Company’s pipeline includes seven AAV-based programs, led by OPGx-LCA5 for LCA5-related mutations and OPGx-BEST1 for BEST1-related retinal degeneration, with additional candidates targeting RDH12, MERTK, RHO, CNGB1 and NMNAT1. The Company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC. For more information, visit www.opusgtx.com.

Contacts:

Investors
Jenny Kobin
Remy Bernarda
IR Advisory Solutions
[email protected]

Media
Kimberly Ha
KKH Advisors
917-291-5744
[email protected]

Source: Opus Genetics, Inc.


Risks

  • Clinical-stage development status means therapies are not yet approved, with significant regulatory and clinical trial risks impacting the biopharmaceutical sector.
  • Dependence on the success of gene therapy programs targeting rare inherited retinal diseases, which carries commercial and scientific uncertainties.
  • Broader market acceptance and reimbursement for novel gene therapies remain uncertain, potentially affecting financial outcomes and investor sentiment.

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