Advancing optogenetic therapies for retinal diseases: a regulatory vision

Cell & Gene Therapy Insights 2025; 11(3), 321–326

DOI: 10.18609/cgti.2025.036

Published: 24 March
Interview
Ananta Ayyagari



“We are at an exciting stage in our drug development program, and I am committed to advancing Nanoscope’s mission, driving regulatory success, and supporting our pipeline’s growth.”

Jokūbas Leikauskas, Editor, Cell & Gene Therapy Insights, speaks to Ananta Ayyagari, Director of Regulatory and Intellectual Property, Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc. about the regulatory landscape of optogenetic therapies for retinal degenerative diseases, and clinical trial progress. They also discuss the evolving patent landscape for gene therapies, and the regulatory challenges in developing and commercializing such transformative treatments.