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	Podcast:		Cell & Gene: The Podcast
	Episode:		Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Diseases with Opus Genetics' Dr. George Magrath
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:20:13
	Publish Date:		2025-07-03 08:00:00
	Description:		We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. In this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, George Magrath, CEO of Opus Genetics, shares with Host, Erin Harris, how the company is advancing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), with a focus on LCA5, a rare and severe form of childhood blindness. Built on the foundational science of Dr. Jean Bennett and leveraging the legacy of Luxturna, Magrath shares how Opus is developing subretinal AAV-based therapies targeting seven distinct mutations. He also explains why gene therapy is particularly well-suited to IRDs, shares compelling early clinical data, and discusses the promise of early intervention in preserving vision and enabling proper neural development. Subscribe to the podcast! Apple \| Spotify \| YouTube
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