
Core Insights - Kodiak Sciences Inc. is focused on developing transformative therapeutics for retinal diseases, particularly glaucoma, and will present its pipeline programs at the ACS Fall 2025 Meeting [1][4] - Glaucoma affects approximately 76 million people globally and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, with current treatments only addressing intraocular pressure [2] Company Overview - Kodiak Sciences is a precommercial biotechnology company dedicated to researching and commercializing innovative retinal therapeutics [6] - The company utilizes its Antibody Biopolymer Conjugate Drug (ABCD) platform to create dual-mechanism therapies targeting both neuroinflammation and intraocular pressure [3][8] Pipeline and Innovations - The company is advancing a dual-acting therapy that combines a small-molecule NLRP3 inhibitor with an IOP-lowering agent, delivered via a single intravitreal injection for quarterly dosing [3] - Kodiak is also innovating in clinical trial design through its VETi program, which employs AI and machine learning to enhance testing frequency and accuracy [3] Presentation Details - The presentation titled "Unmet clinical endpoints and therapeutics for retinal diseases: Challenges and innovations" will be delivered by Chief Scientific Officer Dolly S. Chang on August 19, 2025 [4]