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March 02, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Fla. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: AGTC), a biotechnology company conducting human clinical trials of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that management will be participating in the following virtual investor conferences:

-- H.C. Wainwright Global Life Sciences Conference (March 9-10, 2021)A fireside chat with Sue Washer, President & Chief Executive Officer, will be available to view on-demand beginning Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. ET through the entirety of the conference.

-- 33rd Annual ROTH Conference (March 15-17, 2021)Ms. Washer and Mark Shearman, Chief Scientific Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Audio webcasts of the presentation at the H.C. Wainwright and ROTH conferences can be accessed by visiting http://ir.agtc.com/events-and-presentations. A replay will be available on the Company's website following the events.

About AGTCAGTC is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing genetic therapies for people with rare and debilitating ophthalmic, otologic and central nervous system (CNS) diseases. AGTC is a leader in designing and constructing all critical gene therapy elements and bringing them together to develop customized therapies that address real patient needs. AGTCs most advanced clinical programs leverage its best-in-class technology platform to potentially improve vision for patients with an inherited retinal disease. AGTC has active clinical trials in X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) and achromatopsia (ACHM CNGB3 and ACHM CNGA3). Its preclinical programs build on the Companys industry-leading AAV manufacturing technology and scientific expertise. AGTC is advancing multiple important pipeline candidates to address substantial unmet clinical need in optogenetics, otology and CNS disorders.

IR/PR CONTACTS:David Carey(IR) orGlenn Silver(PR)Lazar FINN PartnersT: (212) 867-1768 or (646) 871-8485david.carey@finnpartners.comor glenn.silver@finnpartners.com

Corporate Contacts:Bill SullivanChief Financial OfficerApplied Genetic Technologies CorporationT: (617) 843-5728bsullivan@agtc.com

Stephen PotterChief Business OfficerApplied Genetic Technologies CorporationT: (617) 413-2754spotter@agtc.com