Press Releases May 13, 2026 07:02 AM

Ocugen to Participate in Upcoming May Scientific and Investor Conferences

Ocugen to Present at May 2026 Ophthalmology and Genetic Therapy Conferences

By Ajmal Hussain OCGN

Ocugen, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company specializing in gene therapies for blindness diseases, announced it will participate in key scientific and investor conferences in May 2026 to present its innovative modifier gene therapy platform targeting inherited retinal diseases. The company aims to highlight its gene-agnostic approach that addresses complex diseases caused by multiple gene imbalances, with programs focused on conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration.

Ocugen to Participate in Upcoming May Scientific and Investor Conferences
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Key Points

  • Ocugen will present its modifier gene therapy platform at the Retina World Congress and Stifel 2026 Virtual Ophthalmology Forum.
  • The company’s gene-agnostic approach targets complex blindness diseases affecting millions globally, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy.
  • Webcast and replay of the investor presentation will be available on Ocugen's website for transparency and investor engagement.

MALVERN, Pa., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced that the Company will present on its innovative modifier gene therapy platform at upcoming scientific and investor conferences in May 2026.

Retina World Congress

Inherited and Rare Retinal Diseases Session
Moderators: Kourous A. Rezaei, MD and Rishi P. Singh, MD, FASRS
Location: Grand Ballroom
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 10:31 am – 11:10 a.m. EDT

Stifel 2026 Virtual Ophthalmology Forum

Location: Virtual
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 10:55 a.m. EDT

A webcast of the Stifel presentation will be available under the “Events and Presentation” page of the Investors section of the Company’s website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the event. For more information, please visit Investors | Ocugen, Inc.

About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Unlike traditional gene therapies and gene editing, Ocugen’s modifier gene therapies address the entire disease—complex diseases that are potentially caused by imbalances in multiple gene networks. Currently we have programs in development for inherited retinal diseases and blindness diseases affecting millions across the globe, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy—late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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Investor Contact:
Candice Masse
astr partners
[email protected]


Risks

  • Clinical trial results presented may be preliminary and may differ from final data, affecting therapeutic success and regulatory approval.
  • Unfavorable clinical data could emerge, impacting development timelines and investor confidence.
  • Interpretations of clinical trial data may vary, including those by regulatory authorities, introducing uncertainty in approval pathways.

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