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Surrozen to Present at Upcoming Healthcare Investor Conferences

Surrozen announces presentations at major healthcare investor conferences and outlines upcoming clinical and regulatory milestones

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Surrozen, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company focused on Wnt signaling therapeutics for sight-threatening ophthalmic diseases, announced that its management will present at the 2026 Cantor Global Healthcare and Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare conferences. The company provided updates on its development plans including initiating a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for its DUET program in diabetic macular edema (DME) by year-end 2026, anticipating initial data in the second half of 2027, and intends to submit an IND for SZN-8141 by the end of Q3 2026. Surrozen also emphasized its partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, which could provide milestone and royalty revenues.

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Key Points

  • Surrozen will present at two leading healthcare investor conferences in September 2026.
  • Plans to initiate DUET Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for diabetic macular edema by end of 2026, with initial data expected in late 2027.
  • Company intends to submit IND application for SZN-8141 by end of Q3 2026 and highlights partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim that may yield milestone and royalty payments.
  • Sector impact includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, particularly focused on ophthalmology and specialty therapeutics.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Surrozen, Inc. (“Surrozen” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SRZN), a biotechnology company pioneering targeted therapeutics to harness the power of Wnt signaling to address the underlying drivers of disease in sight-threatening ophthalmic conditions, today announced that Company management will present at two upcoming healthcare investor conferences.

2026 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Fireside Chat at 6:10 AM Pacific Time/9:10 AM Eastern Time

Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Fireside Chat at 10:50 AM Pacific Time/1:50 PM Eastern Time

Interested parties may access the audio webcasts for the conferences via the Investors section of the Surrozen website at https://investors.surrozen.com/events-presentations/events-calendar. A replay of the webcasts will be archived on the website www.surrozen.com for at least 30 days.

About Surrozen 

Surrozen is a biotechnology company, pioneering a new class of Wnt-based therapeutics designed to harness the power of Wnt signaling to treat sight-threatening ophthalmic conditions. Built on deep scientific expertise and a proprietary antibody-engineering platform, Surrozen develops multifunctional biologics that selectively activate Wnt signaling in combination with other key disease pathways. Our approach aims to deliver best-in-class, durable therapies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes in some of the most pressing unmet medical needs in ocular diseases. For more information, visit www.surrozen.com. 

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “will,” “plan,” “intend,” “potential,” “expect,” “could,” or the negative of these words and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Surrozen’s discovery, research and development activities, in particular its development plans for its product candidates (including anticipated clinical development plans and timelines, such as the Company’s plan to initiate the DUET Phase 1b/2a study in DME patients by year-end 2026, the availability of data, such as initial data from the DUET study being anticipated in the second half of 2027, the potential for such product candidates to be used to treat human disease or address unmet needs in serious eye diseases, as well as the potential benefits and potential differentiation from existing therapies of such product candidates); Surrozen’s intention to submit an IND application for SZN-8141 by the end of the third quarter of 2026; and expectations regarding Surrozen’s partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, including the potential for future success-based development, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments, in addition to mid-single digit to low-double digit royalties on sales. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the management of Surrozen and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Surrozen. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the initiation, cost, timing, progress and results of research and development activities, preclinical and clinical trials with respect to its product candidates and potential future drug candidates; the Company’s ability to fund its preclinical and clinical trials and development efforts, whether with existing funds or through additional fundraising; Surrozen’s ability to identify, develop and commercialize drug candidates; Surrozen’s ability to successfully complete preclinical and clinical studies for its product candidates; the effects that arise from volatility in global economic, political, regulatory and market conditions; and all other factors discussed in Surrozen’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and Surrozen’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents Surrozen has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Surrozen presently does not know, or that Surrozen currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Surrozen’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Surrozen anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while Surrozen may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Surrozen specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Surrozen’s assessments of any date after the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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Risks

  • Clinical trials initiation, progress, and outcomes may be delayed or not successful, impacting future development prospects.
  • Ability to fund ongoing and future research and development activities depends on current funds or future fundraising efforts, posing financial risk.
  • Regulatory approval is uncertain and the timelines around IND submission and data availability are projections that could be impacted by unforeseen challenges.

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