The resulting company will operate under the name Opus Genetics and the Nasdaq ticker symbol (IRD) RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The RD Fund (Retinal Degeneration Fund) – the venture arm of the Foundation Fighting Blindness – announces the all-stock acquisition of Opus Genetics, Inc. "Opus" (private) by Ocuphire Pharma, Inc., (NASDAQ:OCUP) a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company. The companies have combined under the name of Opus Genetics to create a transformative biotech company committed to being a leader in the development of gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). The combined company is trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker s

Acquisition creates a leading, clinical-stage company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments for rare inherited retinal degenerations New OPGx-LCA5 Phase 1/2 6-month data demonstrate safety and visual improvement in early onset retinal degeneration Additional clinical data in LCA5 pediatric patients and BEST1 patients is expected in 2H 2025 LYNX-2 Phase 3 trial of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in patients with dim light disturbances remains on track for top-line data in Q1 2025 VEGA-3 Phase 3 trial of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in presbyopia remains on track for top-line data in H1 2025 Company will seek a strategic partner to continue development of

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing small molecule therapies for the treatment of patients with retinal and refractive eye disorders, today announced the publication of full results from two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials (MIRA-2 and MIRA-3) that evaluated the safety and efficacy of RYZUMVI™ (Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%) for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis in the peer-reviewed journal Ophthalmology. The results demonstrated that Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%, a non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2

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Submission status for OCUPHIRE PHARMA INC's drug RYZUMVI (ORIG-1) with active ingredient PHENTOLAMINE has changed to 'Approval' on 09/25/2023. Application Category: NDA, Application Number: 217064, Application Classification: Type 3 - New Dosage Form

Ash Jayagopal, Ph.D., M.B.A. Appointed Chief Scientific and Development Officer Nirav Jhaveri, C.F.A, M.B.A. Appointed as Chief Financial Officer FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUP) ("Ocuphire"), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing small-molecule therapies for the treatment of retinal and refractive eye disorders, today announced the appointments of Ash Jayagopal, Ph.D., M.B.A. as Chief Scientific and Development Officer, and Nirav Jhaveri, C.F.A., M.B.A. as Chief Financial Officer, effective today. George Magrath, M.D. M.B.A, M.S. CEO commented, "As the biology of Ref-

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing small-molecule therapies for the treatment of retinal and refractive eye disorders, today announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) K. Schachle, M.B.A., into the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, effective today. "Joe is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical executive, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Ocuphire as Chief Operating Officer," said Dr. George Magrath, CEO of Ocuphire. "His appointment is part of a broader strategic initiative to expand our senior team as we plan for adv

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing small-molecule therapies for the treatment of retinal and refractive eye disorders, today announced the appointment of George Magrath, M.D., M.B.A., M.S., as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective today. Dr. Magrath succeeds Rick Rodgers, M.B.A., Interim Chief Executive Officer and President since April 2023. Mr. Rodgers will remain on the company's Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Magrath, a highly accomplished pharmaceutical executive with e

Acquisition creates a leading, clinical-stage company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments for rare inherited retinal degenerations New OPGx-LCA5 Phase 1/2 6-month data demonstrate safety and visual improvement in early onset retinal degeneration Additional clinical data in LCA5 pediatric patients and BEST1 patients is expected in 2H 2025 LYNX-2 Phase 3 trial of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in patients with dim light disturbances remains on track for top-line data in Q1 2025 VEGA-3 Phase 3 trial of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in presbyopia remains on track for top-line data in H1 2025 Company will seek a strategic partner to continue development of

VEGA-3 Phase 3 Study of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution in Presbyopia is Recruiting Patients with Top-Line Data Expected in 2025 LYNX-2 Phase 3 Study of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution Continues Enrollment with Top-Line Data Expected in 2025 Preparatory Steps Towards Phase 2/3 with APX3330 in Diabetic Retinopathy are Ongoing Cash Position of $41.4 million Provides Runway Anticipated into mid-2025 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing small-molecule therapies for the treatment of patients with retinal and refractive e

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapies for the treatment of patients with retinal and refractive eye disorders, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, and provided a corporate update. "Ocuphire has made significant progress in 2024, with important developments for both APX3330 and RYZUMVI™," said George Magrath, M.D., M.B.A., M.S., CEO of Ocuphire. "We have been engaged in productive dialogue with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with respect to our submitted Special Protocol Assessmen

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