REGENXBIO Announces Presentations at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020 Annual Meeting

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REGENXBIO Inc. (Nasdaq: RGNX) announced two oral presentations at the AAO 2020 Annual Meeting (Nov 13-15) focused on their gene therapy for wet AMD. The first presentation will highlight the RGX-314 Phase I/II trial results, presented by Dr. Dante Pieramici. The second presentation, by Dr. Peter Campochiaro, will cover preclinical studies on suprachoroidal delivery of RGX-314. REGENXBIO aims to leverage its NAV Technology Platform for advancing gene therapy solutions across various therapeutic areas.

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• Presentation of RGX-314 Phase I/II trial data for wet AMD could enhance investor confidence.
• Second presentation on suprachoroidal delivery adds credibility to the RGX-314 development process.

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ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- REGENXBIO Inc. (Nasdaq: RGNX), a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company seeking to improve lives through the curative potential of gene therapy based on its proprietary NAV^® Technology Platform, today announced that two oral presentations will be presented at the American Academy Ophthalmology (AAO) 2020 Annual Meeting, taking place November 13-15, 2020 in a virtual format.

The first presentation will feature data from the RGX-314 Phase I/II subretinal trial for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Details are as follows:  

Title: Update on the Subretinal RGX-314 Gene Therapy Phase 1/2a Study for the Treatment of Neovascular AMD
Presenter: Dante Pieramici, M.D., Director, California Retina Research Foundation and Partner, California Retina Consultants
Date/time: Available on-demand
Session title: RET07 – Gene- and Cell-Based Therapies

The second presentation will include data from preclinical studies of suprachoroidal delivery of RGX-314. Details are as follows:

Title: Viral and Nonviral Suprachoroidal Ocular Gene Transfer
Presenter: Peter A Campochiaro, M.D., Director, Retinal Cell and Molecular Laboratory, Professor of Ophthalmology, The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Date/time: Friday, November 13, 2020 at 12:36pm PST
Session title: RET07V – Gene- and Cell-Based Therapies

About REGENXBIO Inc.

REGENXBIO is a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company seeking to improve lives through the curative potential of gene therapy. REGENXBIO's NAV Technology Platform, a proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene delivery platform, consists of exclusive rights to more than 100 novel AAV vectors, including AAV7, AAV8, AAV9 and AAVrh10. REGENXBIO and its third-party NAV Technology Platform Licensees are applying the NAV Technology Platform in the development of a broad pipeline of candidates in multiple therapeutic areas.

Contacts:

Tricia Truehart
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
347-926-7709
ttruehart@regenxbio.com

Investors:
Eleanor Barisser, 212-600-1902
eleanor@argotpartners.com

Media:
David Rosen, 212-600-1902
david.rosen@argotpartners.com

 

 

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FAQ

What presentations will REGENXBIO hold at the AAO 2020 Annual Meeting?

REGENXBIO will present data on RGX-314 for wet AMD and preclinical studies on suprachoroidal delivery.

When is the AAO 2020 Annual Meeting?

The AAO 2020 Annual Meeting will take place from November 13 to November 15, 2020.

Who is presenting the RGX-314 trial data?

The RGX-314 trial data will be presented by Dr. Dante Pieramici.

What is the significance of the NAV Technology Platform?

The NAV Technology Platform is pivotal for REGENXBIO's gene therapy advancements, including over 100 novel AAV vectors.

What are the dates for REGENXBIO's presentations?

The presentations will be available on-demand starting November 13, 2020.