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Fighting Blindness & Funding The Fight With Opus Genetics' CEO Ben Yerxa, Ph.D.

Fighting Blindness & Funding The Fight With Opus Genetics' CEO Ben Yerxa, Ph.D.

FromBusiness Of Biotech


Fighting Blindness & Funding The Fight With Opus Genetics' CEO Ben Yerxa, Ph.D.

FromBusiness Of Biotech

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Opus Genetics is an early-stage gene therapy company launched just last year and in unique fashion on the back of the patient advocacy group the Retinal Degeneration Fund. Already, its pipeline has developed into three candidates, the lead among them addressing Leber congenital amaurosis. Opus CEO Ben Yerxa, Ph.D. serves in triplicate as CEO at the RD Fund, Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Opus Genetics. His plate is full, but he's a man on a mission. On this episode of the Business of Biotech, Dr. Yerxa shares his story, that of Opus Genetics' unique approach to addressing inherited retinal diseases, and how the company is addressing current development and capacity challenges in the cell & gene manufacturing space.
Released:
Apr 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Business of Biotech is the pod dedicated to leaders of emerging biopharma firms. We bring you insight into organizational, finance and funding, HR, clinical, manufacturing, and regulatory challenges you’ll face as you navigate your company from an idea to success in the clinic. Each episode features guest commentary and best practices from accomplished founders and biopharma industry luminaries. The Business of Biotech is produced by BioProcess Online and brought to you by Cytiva, formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences.