New Insight: The Journey to a Drug Approval with Cedric Francois, MD, PhD

In the latest episode of New Insight, Veeral Sheth, MD sat down with Cedric Francois, MD, PhD, co-founder and chief executive officer/president of Apellis Pharmaceuticals. The two experts discussed the company's landmark therapy, pegcetacoplan (SYFOVRE™), for geographic atrophy and the decades-long journey toward FDA approval. Sheth also asked about Francois' evolving role in the company and the interplay between being a scientist, clinician, and corporate executive. The experts also touched on how the GA treatment landscape might evolve over the next few years and what will shape the future of retina. 

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