SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive (NASDAQ:ISRG), a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, announced today that Intuitive President David J. Rosa has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 24, 2024. Rosa joins Intuitive CEO Gary S. Guthart, PhD, as one of two Intuitive executives on the Company’s Board. As president, Rosa...Read more
Ms. Hamill brings extensive experience and proven leadership focused on commercial growth and shareholder value DUBLIN, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced the election of a new independent director, Laura Hamill, to its Board of Directors. Ms. Hamill, a 35-year veteran of the pharmaceutical industry brings broad executive leadership and global commercial...Read more
Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group brings multi-industry investor experience and global policy expertise, replacing retiring director Stephen Berenson Co-founder and director Robert Langer also to retire from the Moderna Board; recruitment efforts ongoing for his replacement CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2024 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of...Read more
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on genetic diseases, announced that Thomas Trimarchi, Ph.D., has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. Dr. Trimarchi will assume his new responsibilities effective immediately and will continue to report directly to CEO and...Read more
The appointment of Eric Dobmeier and Natasha Hernday to the Board brings extensive operational and business development experience to support corporate and pipeline strategy Janux also announced the resignation of Jay Lichter, Ph.D., from the Board, and the appointment of current Board member Ronald W. Barrett, Ph.D., as Chairperson SAN DIEGO / Jul 22, 2024 / Business Wire / Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JANX) (Janux), a...Read more
Director Dr. Malte Peters named Chief Executive Officer and Director Terry Coelho named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Company is conducting a review of its business operations and strategy to determine best path to create shareholder value and realize the full potential of HB-200 Sean Cassidy appointed to the Board of Directors NEW YORK and VIENNA, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HOOKIPA Pharma Inc....Read more
LAVAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2024 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC) (TSX:BHC) today announced the appointment of two new members to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Jean-Jacques Charhon ("JJ") will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer on August 19, 2024. JJ has over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles with public and private companies across healthcare, high tech and services, primarily at...Read more
PALO ALTO, Calif. / Jul 18, 2024 / Business Wire / Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH), a pioneer in precision oncology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Manuel Hidalgo Medina to its board of directors, effective immediately. Dr. Hidalgo currently serves as Chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. “Dr. Hidalgo brings a wealth of expertise...Read more
NAARDEN, The Netherlands and MIAMI, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. (Nasdaq: NAMS or “NewAmsterdam” or the “Company”), a late-stage, clinical biopharmaceutical company developing oral, non-statin medicines for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease (“CVD”) with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“LDL-C”), for whom existing therapies are not sufficiently effective or well-tolerated, today...Read more
Rick Barry appointed Executive Chairman of the Board Remi Barbier resigns as President and CEO and from the Board of Directors Cassava initiates search for a new CEO AUSTIN, Texas, July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAVA) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Richard (Rick) Barry as Executive Chairman of the Board and as the Company’s principal executive officer, effective...Read more
DURHAM, N.C., July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humacyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUMA), a clinical-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable, bioengineered human tissues at commercial scale, announced the addition of pharmaceutical industry veteran Dr. John P. Bamforth and distinguished health system and academic physician Dr. Keith Anthony (Tony) Jones to the Company’s Board of Directors. “We are delighted to...Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nkarta, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKTX), a biopharmaceutical company developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies, today announced changes to its leadership team. Nadir Mahmood, Ph.D., will join Nkarta as President this month, sharing executive leadership responsibilities with Paul J. Hastings, who continues in his role as Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Nkarta has...Read more
DALLAS, TEXAS, July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mangoceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGRX) (“MangoRx” or the “Company”), a company focused on developing, marketing, and selling a variety of men’s health and wellness products in the areas of erectile dysfunction (ED), hair growth, weight loss, and hormone replacement therapies, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Dr. Douglas Christianson, N.D. to serve as Director of the Medical...Read more
Dr. Shrank brings extensive healthcare experience, business leadership and clinical expertise to WBA board as the company undergoes strategic turnaround DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 10, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of William H. Shrank, M.D., to the company’s board of directors. Dr. Shrank is globally recognized for his leadership and expertise in healthcare strategy,...Read more
Former Genentech CEO brings over 35 years of pharmaceutical and healthcare expertise to GoodRx SANTA MONICA, Calif. / Jul 10, 2024 / Business Wire / GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GDRX) ("we," "us," "our," “GoodRx” or the “Company”), the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S., today announced the election of Ian T. Clark to its Board of Directors. Mr. Clark brings to GoodRx over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical...Read more
DALLAS, July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN) the leader in total talent solutions has appointed healthcare veteran Jim Hinton to the board of directors effective July 22. He brings an extensive background in healthcare with leadership, governance and operational expertise serving both as an executive officer and as a director of healthcare companies. Board Expansion with Skilled Leadership Currently...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2024) - Kovo HealthTech Corporation (TSXV: KOVO) ("Kovo" or the "Company") today announced that Mr. Greg Noble has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and that the Board of Directors has selected Brenner Adams to succeed Mr. Noble as interim CEO. During his tenure, Mr. Noble led the Company's public listing on the TSX Venture Exchange and oversaw several acquisitions and...Read more
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) today announced that the Lexicon Board of Directors has appointed Mike Exton, Ph.D. as chief executive officer and director of Lexicon. Dr. Exton succeeds Lonnel Coats who, as previously announced, retired effective July 7, 2024. Dr. Exton most recently served as the global cardiometabolic therapeutic head at Novartis. “I am...Read more
NEW YORK, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXEO), a clinical stage genetic medicine company, today announced the appointment of Tim Van Hauwermeiren, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of argenx SE, as an independent, non-executive director to its Board of Directors. Mr. Van Hauwermeiren is a seasoned biotech executive with over two decades of experience in both general management and business...Read more
LYON, France, July 8, 2024 -- EDAP TMS SA (Nasdaq: EDAP) (“the Company” or “EDAP”), the global leader in robotic energy-based therapies, today announced the appointment of Fran Schulz to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Fran Schulz to our Board of Directors," said Marc Oczachowski, Chairman of the Board of EDAP TMS. “Fran brings a wealth of executive experience in the healthcare industry, and her expertise spans across...Read more
VIENNA, Va. / Jul 08, 2024 / Business Wire / CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE American: CVM) today announced that Robert (“Bob”) Watson, who has served as a Director of the Company since 2017, has been appointed Chairperson of the Board. Bob is an accomplished business leader who began his career as an investment banker. With over four decades of experience across various healthcare markets, Bob brings extensive expertise in capital formation...Read more
GOLETA, Calif. / Jul 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Inogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: INGN), a medical technology company offering innovative respiratory products for use in the homecare setting, today announced the appointment of Kevin P. Smith as General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business Development, effective July 22, 2024. Mr. Smith joins Inogen from Sirtex Medical, where he served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business...Read more
SAN DIEGO, July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skye Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYE) ("Skye" or the "Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel classes of therapeutic drugs that modulate the endocannabinoid system, today announced the appointment of Karen Smith, MD, Ph.D., MBA, LLM to its Board of Directors. Dr. Smith brings significant global biotech and...Read more
SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, today announced it has appointed John Furey, a seasoned industry expert, to its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome John to Vaxcyte’s Board of Directors and look forward to benefiting from his wealth of...Read more
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. / Jul 02, 2024 / Business Wire / AdaptHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: AHCO) (“AdaptHealth” or the “Company”), a national leader in providing patient-centered, healthcare-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies, and related services, announced today the appointment of Dale Wolf as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Wolf has served on AdaptHealth’s Board since November 2019...Read more
BOSTON / Jul 02, 2024 / Business Wire / PepGen Inc. (Nasdaq: PEPG), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases, today announced the expansion of its executive team with the appointments of Afsaneh Mohebbi, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Portfolio and Program Management and Dave Borah, CFA, as...Read more
CONCORD, Calif. / Jul 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced the appointment of Dean Gregory to its Board of Directors. Mr. Gregory has a 30+-year career as a leader in the global blood transfusion and cell therapy industry, with broad experience across commercialization, product development, supply chain and manufacturing. For the last decade, Mr. Gregory served as President, Global Commercial...Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering mRNA cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the appointment of Kemal Malik, MBBS to its Board of Directors. Dr. Malik brings to Cartesian over 30 years of global development, regulatory, and commercial expertise at leading pharmaceutical organizations. "We are...Read more
Mr. Egge brings over 25 years of biopharmaceutical experience building commercial organizations and successfully launching novel therapeutic products INOVIO poised to become a commercial-stage company with plans to submit a Biologics License Application for INO-3107 in second half of 2024 under U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Accelerated Approval Pathway PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO (NASDAQ:INO), a...Read more
SEATTLE, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) (“Atossa” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Heather Rees as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms. Rees most recently served as Atossa’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Principal Accounting Officer. Atossa is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in areas of significant unmet...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReWalk Robotics Ltd. (DBA Lifeward™) (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global market leader delivering life-changing solutions to revolutionize what is possible in rehabilitation, recovery, and the pursuit of life’s passions in the face of physical limitation or disability, today announced that Jeff Dykan, current Chairman of the...Read more
As Previously Announced, Richard A. Gonzalez Retires as Chief Executive Officer to Become Executive Chairman Robert A. Michael Joins AbbVie Board of Directors NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that Robert A. Michael has assumed the role of chief executive officer (CEO) and has joined AbbVie's Board of Directors, effective today. As previously announced, Mr. Michael succeeds...Read more
NEW YORK / Jul 01, 2024 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced the election of Cyrus Taraporevala to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Taraporevala, age 57, was also appointed to and will join the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of Pfizer’s Board. Mr. Taraporevala served as President and Chief Executive Officer at State Street Global Advisors from 2017 until his retirement in 2022. Prior to...Read more
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the appointment of Fabian Zohren M.D., PhD as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) effective July 1, 2024. Andrew Joe, M.D. will step down from the CMO role and continue...Read more
BRISBANE, Calif., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERA), a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for patients with serious immunological diseases, today announced the appointment of David L. Johnson as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. “We are excited to have David join our executive team at this important time for our...Read more
ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) today announced that Indrani Franchini has been appointed as a new independent member of the Avanos board of directors. "We are excited to welcome Indrani Franchini to the Avanos board," remarked Gary Blackford, Avanos board chair. "Her experience with a broad range of global companies will be invaluable to Avanos as we pursue our vision of getting patients...Read more
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. / Jul 01, 2024 / Business Wire / Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS), a performance beauty company with a focus on building an aesthetic portfolio of consumer brands, today announced the appointment of Albert G. White III, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Cooper Companies, Inc. to the Evolus Board of Directors, effective July 1. Mr. White will also serve as a member of Evolus’ Compensation Committee. “We are...Read more
NEW YORK, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company” or “Y-mAbs”) (Nasdaq: YMAB), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel radioimmunotherapy and antibody-based therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Peter Pfreundschuh as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 28, 2024. Mr. Pfreundschuh will report...Read more
VALENCIA, Calif., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVITA Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCEL, ASX: AVH), a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company focused on first-in-class devices for wound care management and skin restoration, today announced the appointment of Nicole Linda Kelsey as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Kelsey has more than two decades of executive legal experience...Read more
HAYWARD, Calif., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benitec Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: BNTC) (“Benitec” or “Company”), a clinical-stage, gene therapy-focused, biotechnology company developing novel genetic medicines based on its proprietary “Silence and Replace” DNA-directed RNA interference (“ddRNAi”) platform, today announces the appointment of Kishen Mehta to the board of directors (BOD) of the Company, effective June 26, 2024. Mr. Mehta’s...Read more
LOS ANGELES, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) (“Prenetics” or the “Company”), a leading health sciences company, welcomes Kathryn M. Henry and David Vanderveen as independent directors to the Company’s Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Kathryn and David to Prenetics’ Board of Directors at this pivotal juncture,” said Danny Yeung, CEO of Prenetics. “Their unparalleled expertise in...Read more
Appointment of David Scadden, M.D. and Marella Thorell Resignation of Regina Hodits and Björn Odlander PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carisma Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: CARM) ("Carisma" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative immunotherapies, today announced the appointment of Marella Thorell and David Scadden, M.D., to the Company's...Read more
Ken Gayron to Step Down as a Member of the Company's Board Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 1, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced that it has appointed Lisa Walters-Hoffert as an independent member to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Walters-Hoffert is a seasoned biotech executive bringing decades of experience in strategic development, governance, finance...Read more
BOSTON, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verve Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new approach to the care of cardiovascular disease with single-course gene editing medicines, today announced the appointment of Nia Tatsis, Ph.D., and Jodie Morrison to its board of directors. Dr. Tatsis currently serves as executive vice president, chief regulatory and quality officer, of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Ms. Morrison...Read more
Ruben Minski decides to step down as Executive Chairman and José Minski is appointed as new Chairman of the Board MIAMI & BARRANQUILLA, Columbia / Jun 28, 2024 / Business Wire / Procaps Group, S.A. (NASDAQ: PROC) (“Procaps” or the “Company”), a leading integrated LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical conglomerate, announced that Mr. Ruben Minski has resigned from his role as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective June 30th. Mr....Read more
SILVER SPRING, Md. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. / Jun 27, 2024 / Business Wire / United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation, announced the addition of former Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm to its Board of Directors. Ms. Malcolm was elected by the company’s shareholders at its annual meeting held on June 26, 2024. Ms. Malcolm is an accomplished leader in health policy, public health, and...Read more
MIAMI / Jun 27, 2024 / Business Wire / Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) (“Summit,” “we,” or the “Company”) today announced that Jeff Huber has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. “It is an honor to add Jeff Huber to our excellent, diverse group of board members,” stated Robert W. Duggan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Summit. “Jeff’s executive leadership experience in healthcare and technology...Read more
Kathy Ivey, Ph.D., Promoted to Senior Vice President, Research and Timothy Hoey, Ph.D., Transitions to Advisory Role Pediatric Cardiologist and Genetic Therapy Expert Barry J. Byrne, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Scientific Advisory Board Board Member Jin-Long Chen, Ph.D., Steps Down SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNYA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to...Read more
Mr. Mack is the Company’s Current CFO Khalid Islam, PhD, Founder and Chairman of the Board, to serve as Executive Chairman BETHESDA, Md., June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gain Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GANX) (“Gain”, or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leading the discovery and development of the next generation of allosteric small molecule therapies, today announces that Matthias Alder has departed the...Read more
SAN DIEGO / Jun 27, 2024 / Business Wire / Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the appointment of Dr. George E. Peoples, MD, FACS, to the company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. “Dr. Peoples is a highly esteemed figure in the field of cancer immunotherapy, bringing decades of...Read more
MARIETTA, Ga., June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiMedx Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDXG) (“MIMEDX” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Kim Moller to Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Moller has been serving as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Sales since August 2020. “I am pleased to announce this well-deserved promotion of Kim to Chief Commercial Officer for MIMEDX,” stated Joseph H. Capper, MIMEDX Chief Executive Officer....Read more
New executive appointment made ahead of pivotal study results, potential regulatory approval and subsequent commercialization of investigational COMP360 psilocybin treatment Latest of several key executive team hires, rounding out team to take Compass through phase 3 and beyond LONDON, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) (“Compass”), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating access to...Read more
Rahsaan W. Thompson appointed as Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Compliance Officer Alison Peters appointed as Chief People Officer CELEBRATION, Fla., June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZVRA) (Zevra or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced the appointments of Rahsaan W. Thompson as Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Compliance Officer, and Alison Peters as...Read more
MINNEAPOLIS, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVRx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVRX) ("CVRx"), a commercial-stage medical device company, today announced the appointment of Robert John as Chief Revenue Officer effective June 27. In this role, John will lead the Company's US sales team with the objective of maximizing the positive impact of Barostim therapy on patients suffering from heart failure and establishing Barostim as standard of care in the...Read more
BOSTON / Jun 25, 2024 / Business Wire / 908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop devices for chemical analysis, has appointed Michele M. Leonhart, the former Administrator of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to serve on its Board of Directors effective immediately. Ms. Leonhart brings a deep understanding of our customers in law enforcement and adjacent markets. Her 34-year...Read more
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) has appointed Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA, a vitreoretinal surgeon at Bay Area Retina Associates (BARA) to its Scientific Advisory Board. As an advisor, Dr. Goldberg will contribute scientific insights and valued clinical perspectives to aid Kiora's development of new therapeutics to address retinal diseases with high unmet needs. "As a surgical...Read more
LEWISVILLE, Texas / Jun 24, 2024 / Business Wire / Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the appointment of Michael Finegan as Chair of the Board of Directors. Finegan was appointed to the Orthofix Board in December 2023. He is CEO at Acera Surgical, a bioscience company developing and commercializing a portfolio of fully engineered synthetic materials for soft tissue repair...Read more
SAN DIEGO / Jun 24, 2024 / Business Wire / Contineum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTNM), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel, oral small molecule therapies that target biological pathways associated with specific clinical impairments for the treatment of neuroscience, inflammation and immunology (NI&I) indications, today announced the appointment of Sarah Boyce, President and Chief...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced the appointment of Erik Ostrowski as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer. Mr. Ostrowski is an experienced biotech executive with a diverse background spanning industry leadership roles, board...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omega Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMGA) (“Omega”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of a new class of programmable epigenomic mRNA medicines, today announced the election of Richard N. Kender to its Board of Directors following its annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Kender’s industry knowledge and proven expertise in corporate finance and business...Read more
Wayne Pisano, Chair of Oncolytics' Board of Directors, to serve as interim CEO Overall Survival data from BRACELET-1 breast cancer study continues to be expected in H2 2024 Pelareorep combination therapy advancing towards registration-enabling study in pancreatic cancer SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, June 24, 2024 /CNW/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a leading clinical-stage company specializing in...Read more
TORONTO and HAIFA, Israel, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NurExone Biologic Inc. (TSXV: NRX), (OTCQB: NRXBF), (Germany: J90) (the “Company” or “NurExone”), a pioneering biopharmaceutical company, welcomes Dr. Yona Geffen, as a consultant, to support the Company’s preclinical and clinical activities. Dr. Geffen, who currently serves as Vice President of Research and Development at Gamida Cell Ltd. (“Gamida Cell”), brings over two...Read more
Ms. Austin assumes role from Glenn F. Tilton, who will continue to serve as an independent director NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that the independent directors of the board have selected Roxanne S. Austin as lead independent director, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Austin succeeds Glenn F. Tilton, who has served as lead independent director since 2013. Mr. Tilton will...Read more
SAN DIEGO / Jun 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNDM), a leading insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, today announced the appointment of Jean-Claude “JC” Kyrillos as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 21, 2024. Mr. Kyrillos comes to Tandem with more than 20 years of global executive leadership experience in medical device, digital health, and healthcare...Read more
Previously Chief Scientific Advisor for Operation Warp Speed, advised U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, member of Advisory Committee to the Director of the NIH SAN DIEGO / Jun 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (the “Company”, “Arcturus”, Nasdaq: ARCT), a global messenger RNA medicines company focused on the development of infectious disease vaccines and medicines to treat unmet...Read more
Appointment Completes Executive Readiness for Registrational Phase 3b ALS Study Launch NEW YORK, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Hartoun Hartounian Ph.D. as its new EVP and COO, effective as of June 18, 2024. Dr. Hartounian brings a distinguished...Read more
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) ("Danaher" or the "Company"), a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, today announced that Julie Sawyer Montgomery will succeed Joakim Weidemanis as Executive Vice President, Diagnostics effective as of July 1, 2024. Mr. Weidemanis will support the transition over the next three months and will retire from Danaher on September 30, 2024 after 13...Read more
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JSPR) (Jasper), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on development of briquilimab, a novel antibody therapy targeting c-Kit (CD117) to address mast cell driven diseases such as chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) and asthma, today announced the appointment of Svetlana Lucas, Ph.D., to Jasper’s Board of...Read more
PRINCETON, N.J. / Jun 18, 2024 / Business Wire / Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected independent director Michael R. McMullen to the Board, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. McMullen will serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Michael McMullen to our Board of Directors,” said Christopher Boerner, Ph.D., board chair and chief executive...Read more
Dr. Dennis McBride brings extensive experience in Neuroscience and its interface with Information and Medical Technology Retired at a rank that is the civilian equivalent of a senior flag officer from the United States Navy RADNOR, Pa., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) ("NRx Pharmaceuticals", the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the Company has...Read more
Wall Street Capital Markets Veteran and Recognized All-Star Bio-Medical Technology Analyst joins Tivic Health’s Governance Team SAN FRANCISCO / Jun 18, 2024 / Business Wire / Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic Health”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, is pleased to welcome Christina Valauri to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Valauri has served as a...Read more
LEXINGTON, Mass., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keros Therapeutics, Inc. (“Keros” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: KROS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel treatments to treat a wide range of patients with disorders that are linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta (“TGF-ß”), today announced changes to its Board of Directors (“Board”)...Read more
Strategic leadership to drive next phase of growth for the company LEXINGTON, Mass. / Jun 17, 2024 / Business Wire / Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in developing novel immunological agents to treat various cancers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Buell to its Board of Directors, on June 11, 2024, effective immediately. Dr. Buell will maintain her active and ongoing role as the President and CEO...Read more
Boston, June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in hybrid care enablement, today announces the appointment of Ricky Goldwasser to the company's Board of Directors, effective June 13. “Ricky brings to our board a deep financial background that makes her an invaluable addition as we focus on Amwell’s path to profitability. Ricky’s strong voice coupled with her impressive track record will help guide Amwell as...Read more
Brings Strategic Healthcare Expertise and Extensive Experience with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to Ekso’s Board SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EKSO) (the “Company”), an industry leader in exoskeleton technology for medical and industrial use, today announced the appointment of Deborah Lafer Scher to its Board of Directors, effective June 6, 2024. “We are...Read more
Dr. Glass brings a 35-year career in life sciences with multiple drug approvals including Accolate ®, Avandia ® and Coreg® Dr. Glass brings broad expertise in regulatory strategies: 5 NDAs and MAAs, 7 pre-NDA meetings, 12 End of Phase 2 meetings, and more than 80 INDs Company announces President and CMO transition as clinical development advances through mid-stage trials Company also appoints new independent board member, Mr. Stephen...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTLA), a leading clinical-stage gene editing company focused on revolutionizing medicine with CRISPR-based therapies, today announced the appointment of Brian Goff to its board of directors. “We are very pleased to welcome Brian to our board of directors. Brian’s extensive global commercialization experience, coupled with his track record of success...Read more
RADNOR, Pa., June 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLYS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone, today announced that Alexander M. Gold, M.D. has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors (the Board), effective June 13, 2024. “We are delighted to welcome...Read more
Garry A. Nicholson, an experienced executive with regulatory and commercial expertise, joins the Board of Directors Timothy Barberich retires as Chair; Stephen Biggar, M.D., Ph.D. assumes the role of Chair WALTHAM, Mass., June 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell (TCR-T) therapies for the...Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a late-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today announced the appointment of Steve Krognes to its Board of Directors. “Steve is a tremendous addition to our board, bringing extensive strategic leadership experience and a depth of financial...Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nkarta, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies today announced that translational immunology expert George Vratsanos, M.D., FACR, is joining its board of directors. Dr. Vratsanos currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D for Jnana Therapeutics where he oversees the company’s...Read more
WALTHAM, Mass., June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies for people living with cancer, today announced the appointment of Aoife Brennan, M.D., and James Shannon, M.D., to the company’s board of directors. “On behalf of the entire board of directors, it is a privilege to welcome Aoife and James,...Read more
Curran Simpson, Chief Operating Officer, Appointed as President and CEO Co-Founder Kenneth T. Mills to Step Down as President and CEO; Named Chairman of the Board ROCKVILLE, Md., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REGENXBIO Inc. (Nasdaq: RGNX) today announced that Curran Simpson, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024....Read more
Industry leader Barry Quart, Pharm.D. appointed as Chief Executive Officer succeeding Zheng Wei, Ph.D., who will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as an advisor to assist with the transition Experienced life science executive David Szekeres appointed as President Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D. appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors SAN DIEGO, CA and TAICANG, China, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Connect...Read more
BRISBANE, Calif., June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERA), a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for patients with serious immunological diseases, today announced the appointment of Christy J. Oliger to its board of directors, effective June 7, 2024. Ms. Oliger brings over 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry,...Read more
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVM), a clinical-stage company pioneering the use of gene therapy as a new standard of care for highly prevalent ocular diseases, today announced the appointments of Dr. Rabia Gurses Ozden to the Company’s executive leadership team as chief medical officer and Dr. Szilárd Kiss to the Company’s Board of Directors. Dr. Ozden has stepped down from...Read more
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn., June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Envoy Medical®, Inc. (“Envoy Medical”) (Nasdaq: COCH) today announced the appointment of Michael Crowe to the Envoy Medical Board of Directors effective June 7, 2024. Envoy Medical is currently sponsoring an Early Feasibility Study at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for its investigational fully implanted Acclaim® Cochlear Implant. Envoy Medical expects to begin a larger...Read more
Roland Rott, the current president and CEO of Ultrasound, will lead Imaging, replacing Jan Makela Philip Rackliffe, the current president and CEO of Image Guided Therapies (IGT), will lead Ultrasound and IGT CHICAGO / Jun 10, 2024 / Business Wire / GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced today that it has named Roland Rott president and CEO of Imaging and Phil Rackliffe president and CEO of Ultrasound and IGT. Both leaders bring to...Read more
PURCHASE, NY, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Concurrent with his role as CEO, Mr. Divita has also joined Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors as of today. Mr. Divita joins Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a leading...Read more
Cooper Brings Decades of Global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Leadership Experience Bruce Downey Remains a Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Organization, Leadership and Compensation Committee Transition Further Highlights Commitment to Strategically Transform the Board to Lead C4T into Next Phase of Growth WATERTOWN, Mass., June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C4 Therapeutics, Inc. (C4T) (Nasdaq: CCCC), a...Read more
Astria Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company, and our mission is to bring life-changing therapies to patients and families affected by rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases. Our lead program, STAR-0215, is a monoclonal antibody inhibitor of plasma kallikrein in clinical development...
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