MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) ( OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies, and vaccines, today announced that Arun Upadhyay, PhD, Ocugen’s Chief Scientific Officer, Head of Research & Development, will be among the featured speakers at the 5th Annual Gene Therapy for Ophthalmic Disorders conference, which is being held September 10-12, 2024 in Boston, Mass.
“There is tremendous potential for gene therapy to treat both rare retinal diseases and ophthalmic diseases affecting millions,” said Dr. Upadhyay. “I look forward to sharing the development and clinical progress of Ocugen’s modifier gene therapy platform with my peers and learning about the latest advancements in the field from industry experts.”
Details regarding Dr. Upadhyay’s participation are as follows:
Workshop Moderator
Topic: Navigating Regulatory Pathways for Ophthalmic Gene Therapies
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Time: 1-4 p.m. ET
Presentation
Topic: Advancements in Gene Therapy for Opthalmic Disorders: Ocugen’s Clinical Program Updates
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon
About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies, biologics, and vaccines that improve health and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patients’ lives through courageous innovation—forging new scientific paths that harness our unique intellectual and human capital. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to treat multiple retinal diseases with a single product, and we are advancing research in infectious diseases to support public health and orthopedic diseases to address unmet medical needs. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
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