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Kiora Pharmaceuticals

KPRX

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About: Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing and commercializing products for the treatment of orphan retinal diseases. As part of its development, KIO-301 is being studied for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, and Stargardt disease. It is a molecular photoswitch that has the potential to restore vision in patients with inherited and/or age-related retinal degeneration. KIO-104 is being developed for the treatment of posterior non-infectious uveitis. It is a next-generation, non-steroidal, immuno-modulatory, and small-molecule inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase.

Employees: 13

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Kiora Pharmaceuticals Licenses South Korean Ophthalmic Development and Commercialization Rights for KIO-301 to Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora") today announced that it has licensed the development and commercialization rights for KIO-301 in South Korea for ophthalmic indications to Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation (CKD). CKD, based in Seoul, is one of South Korea's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Licenses South Korean Ophthalmic Development and Commercialization Rights for KIO-301 to Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Encinitas, Califfornia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline of small-molecule therapies for retinal diseases and its corporate development activities. Second Quarter 2026 and Recent Highlights Advanced enrollment in the Phase 2 ABACUS-2 clinical trial of KIO-301 into the higher-dose cohort Continued enrollment in the higher-dose cohort of the Phase 2 KLARITY clinical trial of KIO-104 Ended the quarter with approximately $16.8 million in cash and short-term investments, providing an expected operating runway into late 2028 Secured a private placement for up to $24.0 million in gross proceeds, including $5.0 million received upfront, with the remaining proceeds contingent on the exercise of near-term milestone-based warrants KIO-301 "Patient demand for ABACUS-2 remains high as we have begun to enroll the higher 100 µg dose cohort," said Brian Strem, Ph.D.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Piper Sandler Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) today announced that it will participate in an investor fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium. Presentation Details Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 Time: 2:30 p.m.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Piper Sandler Virtual Ophthalmology Symposium

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports its Ion Channel Modulator, KIO-300, Suppressed Seizure Activity in Preclinical Epilepsy Model

Data Presented at Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference Demonstrated Significant Reduction in Epileptiform Activity: KIO-300 is the active pharmaceutical ingredient of KIO-301, Kiora's ongoing Phase 2 clinical program in vision restoration in patients with gene mutation-agnostic Retinitis Pigmentosa Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) today announced preclinical data showing that KIO-300, part of the company's novel ion channel modulator platform, significantly suppressed seizure-associated electrophysiological activity in an ex vivo temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) model. The findings were presented in a poster at the Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference taking place June 18-19, 2026, in Leesburg, VA.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports its Ion Channel Modulator, KIO-300, Suppressed Seizure Activity in Preclinical Epilepsy Model

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline of small molecules for the treatment of retinal diseases. First Quarter 2026 and Recent Highlights Enrollment in the Phase 2 ABACUS-2 study of KIO-301 remains very active, with expansion of clinical trial sites to accommodate the strong patient demand to participate in the trial Publication of ABACUS-1 clinical trial results in Nature Medicine, providing external validation of KIO-301's potential for vision restoration in patients with late-stage retinitis pigmentosa Continued progress in the Phase 2 KLARITY study of KIO-104, with an upcoming, pre-defined safety review to support advancement to the next dose level Kiora has an operational runway into late 2028, well beyond the anticipated clinical data readouts from both ongoing clinical trials Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Kiora executed a strategic equity financing, led by Perceptive Advisors that further strengthens the balance sheet "We are encouraged by the continued progress across both of our clinical programs, including the strong momentum we are seeing with KIO-301 enrollment," said Brian Strem, Ph.D.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Kiora's Phase 1 ABACUS Study of KIO-301 in Retinitis Pigmentosa Published in Nature Medicine; Phase 2 Trial Underway

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - April 14, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) today announced the publication of the results from its Phase 1 ABACUS-1 study of KIO-301 in Nature Medicine. The publication adds clinical detail to a program aimed at restoring light responsiveness with a small molecule "photoswitch" in patients with the advanced inherited retinal disease, retinitis pigmentosa.

Kiora's Phase 1 ABACUS Study of KIO-301 in Retinitis Pigmentosa Published in Nature Medicine; Phase 2 Trial Underway

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Announces Management Team Changes

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced that Eric J. Daniels, M.D.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Announces Management Team Changes

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results; Company Advances Retinal Disease Pipeline with Two Active Phase 2 Clinical Trials

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and provided a year-end business update on its pipeline of small molecules for the treatment of retinal diseases. Key fourth-quarter, full-year 2025, and recent corporate highlights include: Advanced KIO-301 from regulatory clearance to patient dosing in ABACUS-2, a Phase 2 randomized, controlled clinical trial in patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results; Company Advances Retinal Disease Pipeline with Two Active Phase 2 Clinical Trials

Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Present at Oppenheimer's 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) today announced that the company will present at the Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 3:20 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available on Kiora's investor relations website, ir.kiorapharma.com, on the IR homepage and under the News & Events section.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Present at Oppenheimer's 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference

Retinal Disease Expert Dr. Taiji Sakamoto Joins Kiora Pharmaceuticals' Scientific Advisory Board

Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) has appointed leading retina specialist, Dr. Taiji Sakamoto, an expert in the treatment of retinal disease, to its Scientific Advisory Board. As an advisor, Dr. Sakamoto, currently the Chair of Ophthalmology at Kagoshima University, will contribute clinical and scientific insights to Kiora as it develops new therapeutics to address retinal diseases with high unmet needs.

Retinal Disease Expert Dr. Taiji Sakamoto Joins Kiora Pharmaceuticals' Scientific Advisory Board

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