Press Releases May 13, 2026 07:00 AM

Opus Genetics to Present at the RBC Capital Markets 2026 Global Healthcare Conference

Opus Genetics to Present at RBC Capital Markets 2026 Global Healthcare Conference

By Nina Shah IRD

Opus Genetics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases, announced its management will present at the RBC Capital Markets 2026 Global Healthcare Conference on May 19, 2026. The company focuses on developing one-time gene therapy treatments addressing genetic causes of severe retinal disorders and currently has seven AAV-based programs in its pipeline.

Opus Genetics to Present at the RBC Capital Markets 2026 Global Healthcare Conference
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Key Points

  • Opus Genetics is advancing gene therapies targeting inherited retinal diseases to restore vision and prevent blindness.
  • The company's pipeline includes seven AAV-based gene therapy programs, with leading candidates OPGx-LCA5 and OPGx-BEST1 addressing specific retinal genetic mutations.
  • Participation in the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference increases exposure to investors and industry stakeholders in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 13, 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 RBC Capital Markets 2026 Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00 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 entails uncertainties regarding regulatory approvals and successful trial outcomes, which could delay or impact commercialization.
  • Market acceptance of gene therapy treatments can be variable, potentially affecting revenue projections and investor sentiment.
  • The company's financial performance and development progress may be affected by competitive pressures within the ophthalmology and gene therapy sectors.

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