Jason Menzo
Co-Founder @ Opus Genetics
Raleigh, United States
Jason Menzo is a startup investor at Opus Genetics in Raleigh. Jason D. Menzo
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About Opus Genetics
Opus Genetics is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders. The company's pipeline includes gene therapies based on adeno-associated virus (AAV) aimed at treating inherited retinal conditionssuch as Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), bestrophinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa. Its leading candidate, OPGx-LCA5, is currently in a Phase 1/2 trial for mutations related to LCA5 and has displayed promising early outcomes. Other initiatives encompass OPGx-BEST1, a gene therapy targeting BEST1-related retinal degeneration, as well as a small molecule therapy for diabetic retinopathy that is ready for Phase 3, which has been developed under a Special Protocol Assessment with the FDA.
Opus Genetics Contacts
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Ash Jayagopal
Chief Scientific Officer
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Benjamin Yerxa
CEO
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George Magrath
Chief Executive Officer
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Jason Menzo
Co-Founder
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Jean Bennett
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