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🌱 Patch AM: What does Ocugen’s Bahamas approval mean for Malvern’s growing biotech scene?

Coming up: Pre-Release Screening/Panel Discussion—"Your Attention Please" on the Malvern Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Malvern! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does Ocugen's Bahamas approval mean for Malvern's growing biotech scene?
  • Why did top biopharma scientists converge on The Desmond in Malvern?
  • How Malvern volunteers can walk with local families facing homelessness.

Also on today's calendar: Pre-Release Screening/Panel Discussion—"Your Attention Please" and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ocugen Wins Bahamas Priority Path for OCU400 Gene Therapy (mychesco.com) — Malvern-based Ocugen has secured provisional approval and priority designation in The Bahamas for its OCU400 gene therapy, opening a path to treat retinitis pigmentosa patients via an expanded access program. The company expects Phase 3 data in early 2027 and aims to file for U.S. approval later that year, potentially boosting the profile and growth of this Malvern employer.
   

• Peptide Therapeutics Are Entering a New Phase. The Analytical Lab Has to Keep Up. (biobuzz.io) — Malvern recently hosted Agilent's Biopharma Analytical Innovation Summit at The Desmond, drawing nearly 100 scientists from major drug companies to discuss fast-evolving peptide therapeutics. While the sessions dove into complex lab challenges, the gathering underscored Greater Philadelphia's—and Malvern's—role as a hub for advanced biopharma analytics and the specialized talent those jobs require.
   

• How to Become a Neighboring Volunteer With Bridge of Hope Chester County (vista.today) — A Malvern-based nonprofit, Bridge of Hope Chester County, is inviting local church and small-group volunteers to walk alongside families facing homelessness as "Neighboring Volunteers" for 12 to 18 months. Groups of six to ten people provide practical help, friendship, and support while case managers handle housing and employment, with additional chances to pitch in through supply drives, moving help, and future fundraisers.
   

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Chesterbrook

  • Long School Bus Rides, Driver Shortage Plaguing Tredyffrin-Easttown Schools (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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