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- **OpRegen Momentum**: 15 clinical sites opened, Genentech device acquisition, and independent competitor validation highlight potential for dry AMD treatment.
- **Pipeline Expansion**: $12M WDI collaboration for hearing loss, T1D islet cell therapy go/no-go Q1 2026, and CIRM grant ($7M potential) for spinal cord injury.
- **Financial Strength**: $40.5M cash runway to Q2 2027, with $37M warrant capital contingent on OpRegen trial announcement.
- **Strategic Flexibility**: Balance partnerships (e.g., WDI) with internal development, guided by manufacturing innovation and cost efficiency.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **OpRegen Progress**: Expanded clinical sites for GAlette study (15 total), with Genentech opening 8 new sites in 6 months. Positive signals include device acquisition for subretinal delivery and RMAT designation. Phase I/IIa data shows durable visual acuity improvements and safety. Competitor validation from multinational pharma reinforces potential.
- **Strategic Goals**: 
  1. **Partnerships**: $12M WDI collaboration for ReSonance hearing loss program, preserving future pharma deal rights.
  2. **Pipeline Expansion**: Early-stage work on multiple cell types; proprietary tracker identifies Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) islet cell therapy as top opportunity.
  3. **Manufacturing Innovation**: Scale-up efforts for T1D islet cells aim to overcome production limitations (1 billion cells/patient).
  4. **CIRM Grant**: $7M potential funding for OPC1 spinal cord injury study, with decision expected by Dec 11.
  5. **Milestone Revenue**: Progress on Roche/Genentech milestones, though specifics confidential.
- **Islet Cell Initiative**: Early-stage work suggests potential 1,000x production scale improvement. Go/no-go decision Q1 2026; could accelerate partnerships if successful.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Cash Position**: $40.5M as of Q3, supporting operations into Q2 2027 (1 quarter longer than prior guidance). Includes $3.7M Q3 revenue (down 3% YoY) and $37M potential warrant capital if OpRegen enters controlled trial.
- **Expenses**: Operating expenses $7.5M (flat YoY). R&D $3.3M (+3%), G&A $4.2M (-5%). Net loss $29.8M driven by $26.6M warrant liability remeasurement.
- **Funding Sources**: WDI collaboration, CIRM grant, and Roche milestones. No OpRegen milestone revenue included in current cash runway.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Islet Cell Program**: Go/no-go decision Q1 2026 hinges on feasibility of proprietary differentiation methods. Success could enable partnerships or internal advancement.
- **CIRM Grant**: $7M would offset 50% of OPC1 study costs. Reimbursement timeline delays cash impact but validates program value.
- **OpRegen Data**: Genentech likely to present GAlette findings at 2026 ophthalmology conferences. Device performance data shared with FDA for potential OPC1 formulation update.
- **Partnership Strategy**: Prioritize partners with disease expertise (e.g., WDI for hearing loss). Retain optionality to develop internally or partner based on capital efficiency.
- **OPC1 Dose Study**: First patient dosed July 30; no safety issues. FDA engagement on new cell formulation integration. Enrollment pace constrained by device learning curve and CIRM funding uncertainty.

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