Kiora Pharmaceuticals and Senju Pharmaceutical Partner on KIO-301 for the Treatment of Retinal Diseases in Asia
Total potential deal value of $110 million plus royaltiesKiora to receive an immediate $1.25 million exclusive option feeIf the option is exercised, Kiora will receive an additional mid-single digit million up-front payment, development, regulatory, and commercial milestones, plus tiered royalties on sales Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced it has granted Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Senju) an exclusive option to exercise rights to an exclusive development and...
2025-06-03 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter Results; Initiating Two Phase 2 Trials for Treatment of Retinal Diseases; Cash and Short-term Investments Expected to Fund Operations into Late 2027
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced first quarter 2025 financial results and provided an update on its pipeline of therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. Key first quarter and 2025 year-to-date corporate highlights include:Received approval to initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating KIO-104 for the treatment of retinal inflammation.Reported preclinical data on KIO-104 at ARVO 2025, further supporting its potential as a treatment for...
2025-05-09 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Presents In Vivo Preclinical Data at ARVO 2025 Demonstrating the Potential of KIO-104 to Treat Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX), ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced the results from a preclinical study demonstrating KIO-104 significantly reduced scar formation in an established in vivo model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). The findings further support KIO-104 as a promising therapeutic candidate for inflammatory and proliferative diseases of the retina that lead to vision threatening scarring. The presentation, titled, "KIO-104, a novel small molecule inhibitor of DHODH, effectively prevents proliferative vitreoretinopathy...
2025-05-05 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Present at The 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - April 4, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) invites investors to view the Company's online presentation at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at 2:15 pm EDT. President & CEO, Brian M. Strem, Ph.D., will provide an update on the progress of the Company's pipeline and its planned Phase 2 clinical trials of KIO-104 for the treatment of retinal inflammation and of KIO-301 for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.The...
2025-04-04 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports 2024 Results; Retinal Disease Drug Development Pipeline Continues to Advance; Cash and Short-Term Investments Expected to Fund Operations into 2027
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced its 2024 financial results and provided an update on its pipeline of therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. Key fourth quarter and 2025 year-to-date corporate highlights include:Received approval to initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 trial of KIO-104 for the treatment retinal inflammation.Received approval to initiate ABACUS-2, a Phase 2 study of KIO-301 in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in collaboration with Théa...
2025-03-25 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Present Preclinical Data on KIO-104 for the Treatment of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy at the ARVO 2025 Annual Meeting
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX), ("Kiora" or the "Company") announced their abstract of a preclinical study of KIO-104 in a proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) model was accepted for poster presentation at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting in Salt Lake City, UT, May 4-8, 2025. The findings support KIO-104 as a promising therapeutic candidate for both the prevention and treatment of PVR. The presentation, titled, "KIO-104, a novel small...
2025-03-12 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Secures U.S. Composition-of-Matter Patent Expanding Protection of Its Anti-Inflammatory Compound KIO-104
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 13, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a composition-of-matter patent (US-12209073-B2) on a specific crystalline form, or polymorph, of KIO-104. KIO-104 is a novel, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, small molecule inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). A Phase 2 clinical trial of KIO-104 for the treatment of retinal inflammation is expected to begin in the first half of 2025. This new patent is expected to extend...
2025-02-13 7:00 AM EST
Kiora Receives Approval to Initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of KIO-104 for the Treatment of Retinal Macular Edema
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced it received regulatory approval to initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 clinical trial to investigate KIO-104 in patients with retinal macular edema, a condition where build-up of fluid behind part of the retina can be associated with adverse vision changes. KIO-104 is a potent, locally delivered small molecule being developed as an alternative to steroids or systemic anti-inflammatory drugs, both of which...
2025-02-11 6:45 AM EST
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter Results; Retinal Disease Pipeline Advancing Two Phase 2 Studies
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced third quarter 2024 financial results and provided an update on its pipeline of therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. Key third quarter and recent corporate highlights include: Investigational new drug application approval to initiate ABACUS-2, the Phase 2 study of KIO-301, a novel molecular photoswitch, for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.Finalized the design of the Phase 2 KLARITY trial of...
2024-11-08 7:00 AM EST
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Receives Investigational New Drug Approval to Initiate ABACUS-2, a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of KIO-301 for the Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced it received regulatory approval to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial to investigate KIO-301 for vision restoration in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. The ABACUS-2 trial will be a 36 patient, multi-center, double-masked, randomized, controlled, multiple dose study enrolling patients with ultra-low vision or no light perception regardless of their underlying gene mutation associated with retinitis pigmentosa. Dosing of the first patient...
2024-10-29 6:45 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - September 25, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) (KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company"), will participate in the following investor conferences. The presentations will be accessible live and on-demand for 90 days from our IR homepage (ir.kiorapharma.com).Lytham Partners Fall 2024 Investor Conference.Monday, October 1, 2024 at 10:15 am EDTPresenter: Melissa Tosca, Chief Financial Officer Click here to register and viewTo arrange a meeting with m
2024-09-25 9:55 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter Results; Retinal Disease Drug Development Pipeline Advancing Toward Two Phase 2 Studies
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 9, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") announces second quarter 2024 financial results and provides an update on its pipeline of therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. During the quarter, Kiora finalized the trial design for the Phase 2 study (ABACUS-2) of KIO-301, a novel molecular photoswitch, for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa through our partnership with Théa Open Innovation (TOI). In parallel, the Company is planning its Phase...
2024-08-09 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) (KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company"), will participate in two upcoming conferences that will be available to investors by live webcast. On Tuesday August 13th, 2024 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time, Kiora's President and CEO, Brian Strem, Ph.D., will participate at the Canaccord Genuity 44th Annual Growth Conference & Private Company Showcase. The presentation will be available live from this registration link and the replay will be available...
2024-08-06 7:03 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Receives European Orphan Medicinal Product Designation for KIO-301 for the Treatment of Inherited Retinal Dystrophies
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced it has received Orphan Medicinal Product Designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of a group of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) that include retinitis pigmentosa (RP), choroideremia and more. The broad designation covers KIO-301, a small molecule photoswitch, for the treatment of non-syndromic rod-dominant retinal dystrophies. This classification of dystrophies, in simplified terms, refers to rare diseases from underlying...
2024-07-30 6:45 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Jones Healthcare Seaside Summit 2024; Kiora Invites Investors to Submit Questions Following the Conference Presentation
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) (KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company"), today announced that Eric Daniels, M.D., Chief Development Officer, will present at the Jones Trading Healthcare Seaside Summit on Monday, July 15 at 6:15 pm Eastern Time (3:15 PM Pacific Time). The presentation will be available to investors live and on-demand from this registration link (https://wsw.com/webcast/jones/kprx/1853019). The on-demand replay will be available for 90 days on Kiora's Investor Relations homepage (ir.kiorapharma.com). Following...
2024-07-10 7:00 AM EDT
Biotech Executive Lisa Walters-Hoffert Joins Kiora Pharmaceuticals' Board of Directors
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 1, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced that it has appointed Lisa Walters-Hoffert as an independent member to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Walters-Hoffert is a seasoned biotech executive bringing decades of experience in strategic development, governance, finance and capital markets to the Company's Board. Ms. Walters-Hoffert will serve as chair of the audit committee and as a member of the compensation committee. Concurrent with her...
2024-07-01 6:54 AM EDT
Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Key Thought Leader Roger Goldberg, M.D., Joins Kiora Pharmaceuticals' Scientific Advisory Board
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) has appointed Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA, a vitreoretinal surgeon at Bay Area Retina Associates (BARA) to its Scientific Advisory Board. As an advisor, Dr. Goldberg will contribute scientific insights and valued clinical perspectives to aid Kiora's development of new therapeutics to address retinal diseases with high unmet needs. "As a surgical specialist in retinal disease, my clinical experiences highlight the need for novel and improved treatment options...
2024-06-25 6:45 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) (KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company"), will participate in two upcoming investor conferences that will be available to investors live with the replay available on-demand. On Wednesday May 22, at 3:00 pm Eastern Time, Kiora's Executive Vice President of Finance, Melissa Tosca, will participate in the WeBull Corporate Connect Biotech Investment Webinar. The presentation will be available live from this registration link and the replay will be available...
2024-05-20 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter Results; Update on Pipeline of Drugs Targeting Retinal Disease
Phase 2 trial for KIO-301 for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, in partnership with Théa Open Innovation, expected to be initiated in Q4 2024Phase 2 clinical trial for KIO-104 for retinal inflammation expected to begin in 2025 Ended Q1 2024 with $31.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, providing an expected runway of more than two yearsEncinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") announces first quarter 2024 financial results and...
2024-05-10 7:00 AM EDT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Present at The Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) invites investors to view the Company's online presentation at The Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference on Tuesday May 14th, 2024 at 1:00 pm EDT.Kiora's presentations can be accessed live from the homepage of the investor relations section on Kiora's website (ir.kiorapharma.com) and will be available for replay for 90 days on the investor relations "events" page.About Kiora PharmaceuticalsKiora Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing and commercializing products...
2024-05-08 7:00 AM EDT