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Opus Genetics gets up to $2M non-dilutive funding from RD Fund for MERTK gene therapy program
Opus Genetics, Inc.
- Up to $2 million non-dilutive funding from RD Fund (Foundation Fighting Blindness) for OPGx-MERTK preclinical program.
- OPGx-MERTK targets retinitis pigmentosa caused by MERTK gene mutations; no approved therapies exist.
- Funding expected to support IND-enabling studies and advance gene therapy pipeline for inherited retinal diseases.
- Cash runway extended into second half of fiscal year 2026, based on current projections.
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