Jan 27, 2021 9:50am Neurophth is developing its most advanced program, NR082, for an inherited form of vision loss called Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. (LionFive / Pixabay) Qiutang Li, Ph.D. (Neurophth) Wuhan Neurophth Biotechnology signed a new chief scientific officer as it moves its gene therapy pipeline toward the clinic. Qiutang Li, Ph.D., joins from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she was a professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences for more than 14 years. Neurophth is working on gene therapies for eye diseases delivered by adeno-associated viruses. As the company’s top scientist, Li will be responsible for global R&D and strategy for its IND portfolio.