MIAMI and BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Procaps Group, S.A. (NASDAQ: PROC) (“Procaps” or the “Company”), a leading integrated LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical services company, today announced significant outcomes from its recent Shareholders Meeting and subsequent Board of Directors meeting. These include changes to the Board composition, restructuring of Board committees, and updates to its executive...Read more
Shoshana Shendelman Steps Down as CEO; Les Funtleyder Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer Announces Business Updates NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLT), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating transformative treatments for rare disease, today announced the following leadership changes, effective immediately: John H. Johnson, a recognized leader in the...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 20, 2024) - Defence Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: DTC) (OTCQB: DTCFF) (FSE: DTC) ("Defence" or the "Company"), a Canadian biopharmaceutical company developing radiopharmaceuticals and ADC products using its proprietary platform and drug delivery technologies in addition to novel immune-oncology vaccines, is pleased to announce that Dr. Elias Theodorou has joined the board of...Read more
MONTERREY, Mexico / Dec 19, 2024 / Business Wire / Auna S.A. (NYSE: AUNA) (“Auna” or the “Company”), a leading Latin American healthcare company operating in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, today announced the appointment of two new independent directors, Teresa Gutierrez and Guadalupe Phillips, to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Ms. Gutierrez is responsible for Tesla in Mexico. Prior to that, she held positions at Rappi,...Read more
Helen Tayton-Martin, Ph.D., M.B.A, Adaptimmune Co-Founder and Chief Business & Strategy Officer, will step down from the Company March 31, 2025 Gavin Wood, Chief Financial Officer, will step down from the Company May 31, 2025 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Oxford, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2024) - Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: ADAP), a company working to redefine the treatment of solid tumor cancers...Read more
Raanana, Israel, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polyrizon Ltd. (Nasdaq: PLRZ) (the "Company" or "Polyrizon"), a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative intranasal hydrogels, announce today the appointment of Dr. Michal Meir, Senior Consultant at MedTech SME Ltd., as Senior Director of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs. The appointment was made as part of the Company’s preparations towards its...Read more
DUBLIN / Dec 18, 2024 / Business Wire / ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR), a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, today announced the appointment of Barry Balfe as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Barry is a long-tenured ICON employee with over 20 years of service and brings extensive leadership experience and capability to the role of COO. He has held a number of leadership roles across both full service and...Read more
BOSTON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in digital care, has announced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mark Hirschhorn will take on an expanded role as chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hirschhorn will now oversee the company's operational and growth strategies, including the clinical, sales and marketing teams, while continuing his responsibilities as CFO. This move reflects Amwell’s...Read more
Samir R. Patel, M.D., appointed as Chief Executive Officer Abizer Gaslightwala appointed to Board of Directors BOSTON and LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX) today announced the appointment of Samir R. Patel, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 16, 2024. Dr. Patel has served as interim Chief Executive Officer since May 2024. Additionally, the Company announced it has...Read more
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRS) (“AirSculpt” or the “Company”), an industry leader and provider of premium body contouring procedures, today announced the appointment of Yogi Jashnani as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and a member of the Board of Directors. He succeeds Dennis Dean, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer who will continue as Chief...Read more
JERUSALEM, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: DRTS, DRTSW), ("Alpha Tau" or the "Company"), the developer of the innovative alpha-radiation cancer therapy Alpha DaRT®, announced today that following its Annual General Meeting of Company shareholders in Jerusalem, Ms. Maya Netser has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”). Mr. Meir Jakobsohn is completing his term on the Board, having...Read more
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assertio Holdings, Inc. (“Assertio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASRT), a pharmaceutical company with comprehensive commercial capabilities offering differentiated products to patients, announced today that Mark Reisenauer has been appointed as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Reisenauer will serve as a member of the Compensation Committee. “Mark is a...Read more
Dr. Gibson joining Lexaria's new scientific advisor board KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announces the appointment of Dr. Michael Gibson as its new Chief Medical Advisor. Dr. Gibson will collaborate directly with President John Docherty as Lexaria's patented DehydraTECH drug delivery...Read more
BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLFS) ("BioLife" or the "Company"), a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy (CGT) market, announces the appointment of Tony J. Hunt, Executive Chairman of Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) and a recognized leader in bioprocessing innovation, to its board of directors effective January 2, 2025....Read more
Wendy Barnes, Current CEO of RxBenefits, Brings Extensive Healthcare Management Experience to the Company SANTA MONICA, Calif. / Dec 16, 2024 / Business Wire / GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDRX), the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S., today announced that Wendy Barnes has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Wendy brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SALISBURY, England / Dec 16, 2024 / Business Wire / KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV), today announced that Jeb Ledell has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Ledell is an accomplished public company COO with a track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth within the biotechnology industry. “I am pleased to welcome Jeb to KalVista at this key time in our...Read more
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspira Women’s Health Inc. (“Aspira” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AWH), a bio-analytical based women’s health company focused on the development of gynecologic disease diagnostic tools, today announced that Nicole Sandford, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board member, will be departing the Company to focus on a family health matter. Aspira’s President Dr. Sandra Milligan will step into the...Read more
BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel molecular glue degrader (MGD)-based medicines, today announced the appointment of Eric A. Hughes, M.D, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Hughes is currently Executive Vice President, Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer of Teva Pharmaceuticals and brings decades of biopharmaceutical...Read more
Key Leadership Appointments Bring New Skills and Capabilities to Organization EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. (Kyverna), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell therapies for patients with autoimmune diseases, announced the recent appointments of Dan Maziasz as Chief Business Officer, Cara Bauer as Chief Human Resources Officer, and Tracy Rossin as Senior...Read more
FOSTER CITY, Calif. / Dec 12, 2024 / Business Wire / Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that Dietmar Berger, MD, PhD, will join the company on January 2, 2025, as Chief Medical Officer and will become a member of Gilead’s senior leadership team. Dr. Berger succeeds Merdad Parsey, MD, PhD. Dr. Berger is a board-certified internist, hematologist and oncologist who brings more than 25 years of extensive experience in...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the appointment of Eric Benevich to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective as of December 10, 2024. Mr. Benevich currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zentalis® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing clinically differentiated small molecule therapeutics targeting fundamental biological pathways of cancers, today announced the appointment of Wendy Chang as Chief People Officer and Haibo Wang as Chief Business Officer. "Zentalis is sharply focused on our goal of bringing...Read more
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assertio Holdings, Inc. (“Assertio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASRT), a pharmaceutical company with comprehensive commercial capabilities offering differentiated products to patients, announced today the creation of a new Transformation Office and the appointment of Paul Schwichtenberg as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). Mr. Schwichtenberg currently serves as the company’s Chief...Read more
Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - December 12, 2024) - iSpecimen Inc. (NASDAQ: ISPC) ("iSpecimen" or the "Company"), an online global marketplace that connects scientists requiring biospecimens for medical research with a network of healthcare specimen providers, announced today that it has appointed Robert Lim as CEO and director. Mr. Lim is the principal and co-founder of De Novo Law Corporation, a Vancouver-based law firm...Read more
EXTON, Pa., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced the Company's Board of Directors has elected Janet Haugen as its newest member. With the addition of Ms. Haugen, West's Board has 12 directors. Ms. Haugen, 66, is the former Chief Financial Officer of Unisys Corporation, a role she served...Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. / Dec 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Paragon 28, Inc. (NYSE: FNA), (the “Company”) a leader in foot and ankle surgical solutions, today announced the appointment of Dave Demski to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Demski brings a wealth of global orthopedic expertise, with over two decades of executive leadership experience. With the addition of Mr. Demski, the Company increased the...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 11, 2024) - Kovo+ Holdings Inc. (TSXV: KOVO) (formerly Kovo HealthTech Corporation) ("Kovo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the following organizational changes: Mr. Justin Anderson, formerly the Chief Restructuring Officer of the Company, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brenner Adams, formerly the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has been...Read more
Veteran Healthcare CEOs John R. Chiminski and R. Scott Huennekens Bring Deep Industry Experience, Operational Expertise and Financial Acumen to the QuidelOrtho Board SAN DIEGO / Dec 10, 2024 / Business Wire / QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the “Company” or “QuidelOrtho”), a global provider of innovative in vitro diagnostic technologies designed for point-of-care settings, clinical labs and transfusion medicine, today announced...Read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, announced the election of Mark S. Davis to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, expanding the Board from eight to nine members. Additionally, Davis was also appointed to the Audit and Finance Committee of Myriad’s Board. Davis is the Senior Relationship and Growth Advisor for Cross...Read more
BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMPX), a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics to treat multiple human diseases, today announced the appointment of Barry Shin as Chief Financial Officer, as of December 9, 2024. Mr. Shin is a veteran biopharmaceutical leader with over 20 years of experience as a finance and operations...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. / Dec 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that Martin Madaus has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 6, 2024. Dr. Madaus was also appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee effective December 6, 2024. Dr. Madaus, who has more than 30 years of diagnostics and life sciences industry experience, currently...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced the appointment of Grant Bogle to its Board of Directors. "Grant's demonstrated success in leading the growth and evolution of oncology biotechnology companies augments our Board as we work...Read more
Seasoned commercial executive with more than 25 years pharmaceutical and biotech experience SAN DIEGO / Dec 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that Thomas Andrew Garner has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective today. Mr. Garner will spearhead Acadia's commercial strategy and operations, driving the Company's plans for sustained growth and expansion of its product...Read more
NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Brendan Strong as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. "We are thrilled to have Brendan on board as we work towards delivering on and communicating important milestones for our organization in 2025,"...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2024) - PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE:18H) ("PreveCeutical" or the "Company"), a health sciences company that develops innovative options for preventive and curative therapies utilizing organic and nature-identical products, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary BioGene Therapeutics Inc. has appointed Patroski J. Lawson as an...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (“Maravai” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MRVI), a global provider of life science reagents and services to researchers and biotech innovators, announced that Carl Hull will retire from his position as Executive Chairman of the Board and that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected R. Andrew Eckert to succeed him as Chairman of the Board, effective...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2024) - PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) ("PreveCeutical" or the "Company"), a health sciences company that develops innovative options for preventive and curative therapies utilizing organic and nature-identical products, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary BioGene Therapeutics Inc. has appointed Dr. Barry Ticho M.D. Ph.D to the...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAM), a biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines through base editing, today announced the appointment of Chirfi Guindo, chief marketing officer of Human Health at Merck & Co., Inc., to its board of directors. Mr. Guindo is a seasoned executive in the pharmaceutical industry and has been a key leader at Merck for more than 25...Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. / Dec 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, today announced that it has named David (Dave) Zito as President, Performance Services, effective December 6, 2024. Zito will oversee Premier’s Performance Services segment, including the continued development and growth of the company’s enterprise-wide, AI-enabled technology businesses and Premier’s...Read more
Strategic appointments support further growth and position Company for future success WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced several promotions to support further growth of Arcutis and the ZORYVE® (roflumilast) portfolio. Patrick...Read more
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. / Dec 03, 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 that Russell Schuster has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective December 2nd, 2024. In his new role, Mr. Schuster will oversee commercial...Read more
Tonix appoints two executives with decades of experience successfully launching and commercializing new CNS products Bradley Raudabaugh, MBA, joins as Vice President, Marketing, bringing over 25 years of marketing, sales and product planning experience to Tonix Errol Gould, Ph.D., joins Tonix as Vice President, Medical Affairs, with over 25 years of experience in R&D and medical affairs across a wide range of therapeutic areas,...Read more
Two new executive roles position Hyperfine to drive the adoption of the Swoop® system in hospital settings and expand into the office setting, laying the foundation for significant growth in 2025 and beyond. GUILFORD, Conn. / Dec 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR), the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the first FDA-cleared AI-powered portable magnetic resonance (MR)...Read more
ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OTLK), a biopharmaceutical company that achieved regulatory approval in the European Union and the United Kingdom earlier this year for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma), the first ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab authorized for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) in adults, today announced that Russell Trenary has stepped down...Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senti Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNTI) (“Senti Bio” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation cell and gene therapies using its proprietary Gene Circuit platform, today announced that it has appointed Fran Schulz, a highly experienced biotechnology and financial executive, to the Senti Bio Board of Directors (“Board”). “We are...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2024) - PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE:18H) ("PreveCeutical" or the "Company"), a health sciences company that develops innovative options for preventive and curative therapies utilizing organic and nature-identical products, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary BioGene Therapeutics Inc. has appointed as an independent director...Read more
Bob Valamehr, Ph.D. MBA, To Become President and CEO January 1, 2025 Scott Wolchko To Retire as President and CEO after 10 years of Leadership in Pioneering iPSC-derived Cellular Immunotherapies SAN DIEGO, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATE) (“Fate Therapeutics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing first-in-class induced pluripotent stem cell...Read more
Norbert Bischofberger, Ph.D., is stepping down from his role as President & CEO Deborah Knobelman, Ph.D., COO & CFO, is named President & Interim CEO SAN MATEO, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kronos Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: KRON), a company developing small molecule therapeutics to address cancers and other diseases driven by deregulated transcription, today announced that its Board...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SALISBURY, England / Nov 26, 2024 / Business Wire / KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV), today announced that Laurence Reid, Ph.D., has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Reid brings more than three decades of experience with a track record of leadership and company-building success. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Reid, with his deep expertise in high-growth biotech...Read more
MIAMI, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InspireMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSPR), developer of the CGuard™ Embolic Prevention Stent System (EPS) for the prevention of stroke, today announced the appointment of accomplished medical technology executive Scott R. Ward to its Board of Directors. Mr. Ward most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. prior to its acquisition by Abbott (NYSE: ABT) in April...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iBio, Inc. (NYSEA:IBIO), an AI-driven innovator of precision antibody immunotherapies, announced today the appointment of biotech industry veterans David Arkowitz and António Parada to its Board of Directors adding key experience in finance, leadership and antibody discovery. “These appointments expand and strengthen our board to align with iBio’s vision of becoming a next-generation antibody...Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW) (TSX: BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care, announces that it has accepted the resignation of Mr. Marc Lustig, MSc, MBA from the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board thanks Marc for his strong...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 25, 2024) - PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE:18H) ("PreveCeutical" or the "Company"), a health sciences company that develops innovative options for preventive and curative therapies utilizing organic and nature-identical products, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary BioGene Therapeutics Inc. has appointed Dr. Deepak Sampath as an...Read more
RAHWAY, N.J. / Nov 22, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that Surendralal L. “Lal” Karsanbhai, president and chief executive officer, Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR), will join Merck’s board of directors effective January 1, 2025. He will stand for election by the company’s shareholders in May 2025. With the addition of Mr. Karsanbhai, the Merck board will...Read more
Chris Boshoff to lead all Research and Development functions including Oncology Oncology Unit end-to-end structure to remain intact, reporting to Boshoff Roger Dansey to become Interim Chief Oncology Officer and Johanna Bendell to join Pfizer as Oncology Chief Development Officer NEW YORK / Nov 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that after a comprehensive internal and external selection process, the...Read more
Howard Chang, M.D., Ph.D., Joins as Senior Vice President of Research and Chief Scientific Officer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that Howard Chang, M.D., Ph.D., will join the company as senior vice president of Research, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Chang will also assume the title and responsibility of serving as Amgen's chief scientific officer, reporting to Jay Bradner,...Read more
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM, HKEX:13) today announces that Dr Chaohong Hu (Dr Mary Hu) is appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director and a member of the Technical Committee of the Company with effect from November 21, 2024. Dr Hu has over 20 years of experience in the development of therapeutic antibodies,...Read more
Lead Independent Director at Microsoft and former Group Worldwide Chair for Johnson & Johnson brings extensive experience in life sciences innovation, governance and operations BOSTON / Nov 20, 2024 / Business Wire / PureTech Health plc (Nasdaq: PRTC, LSE: PRTC) ("PureTech" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company, noted that its Founded Entity, Seaport Therapeutics, (“Seaport”) a biopharmaceutical company that...Read more
Hoerter Brings Over Three Decades of Oncology Commercialization and Leadership Experience Appointment Underscores Continued Transformation of Board to Lead C4T into Next Phase of Pipeline Progress WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C4 Therapeutics, Inc. (C4T) (Nasdaq: CCCC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing targeted protein degradation science, today announced the continued evolution...Read more
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) today announced that Ivan H. Cheung has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Cheung is a biopharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry and a proven track record of shareholder value creation. He is currently the chief executive officer and a director of NextPoint Therapeutics, and he...Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that it has elected Jon Moeller as a new member of its board of directors, effective Dec. 1, 2024. In addition, the company announced that Karen Walker will transition her role with Lilly, resigning as a member of Lilly's board of directors effective Dec. 31, 2024. In 2025, Ms. Walker will collaborate with Lilly on certain digital commercial...Read more
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dr. Sreekanth Chaguturu will be President, Health Care Delivery, in addition to his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of CVS Health. Dr. Chaguturu replaces Mike Pykosz, who has decided to leave the company. "Sree and I worked closely together when he started at CVS Health, serving as chief medical...Read more
Conduit Pharmaceuticals strengthens its Board of Directors with the addition of Simon Fry, a seasoned investment banking executive with over 30 years of experience in asset management, capital markets, and strategy development. NAPLES, Fla. and CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) (“Conduit” or the “Company”), a multi-asset, clinical stage, disease-agnostic life...Read more
CVS Health Board of Directors appoints four new members: Leslie Norwalk, Larry Robbins, Guy Sansone, and Doug Shulman Appointments follow productive engagement with Glenview Capital Management WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of four new board members: Leslie Norwalk, Larry Robbins, Guy Sansone, and Doug Shulman, following productive...Read more
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced the appointment of Heather Turner, J.D., former Chief Executive Officer at Carmot Therapeutics, Inc., to the Company’s Board of...Read more
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. / Nov 18, 2024 / Business Wire / InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: INFU) (“InfuSystem” or the “Company”), a leading national health care service provider, facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment manufacturers and health care providers, announced today the appointment of Ronald Hundzinski, as an independent director to InfuSystem’s Board of Directors, effective November 12, 2024. Mr....Read more
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2024) - Braxia Scientific Corp. (CSE: BRAX) (OTC Pink: BRAXF) (FSE: 4960) ("Braxia", or the "Company") announced that Jerry Habuda has resigned as a director effective November 12, 2024. Peter Rizakos was appointed on the same date by the remaining directors. Roger McIntyre resigned as a director and CEO effective November 13, 2024. The current directors of the Company are Ahmed Shehata and...Read more
Ms. Connell is a commercial executive with business development expertise Appointment takes place as Opthea prepares for Phase 3 wet AMD topline data in 2025 MELBOURNE, Australia, and PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opthea Limited (ASX/NASDAQ: OPT, “Opthea”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies to treat highly prevalent and progressive retinal diseases, including...Read more
FORT MYERS, Fla. / Nov 14, 2024 / Business Wire / NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO), a leading oncology testing services company, today announced the appointment of Felicia Williams to its Board of Directors. “We are fortunate to welcome Felicia Williams to our board of directors, bringing her experience across the spectrum of finance, accounting, audit, and enterprise risk management to NeoGenomics,” said Lynn Tetrault, Chairwoman of the...Read more
TORONTO / Nov 14, 2024 / Business Wire / Satellos Bioscience Inc. (TSX: MSCL) (OTCQB: MSCLF) (“Satellos” or the “Company”), a public biotech company developing new small molecule therapeutic approaches to improve the treatment of muscle diseases and disorders, announced today the appointment of Stephanie Brown to its Board of Directors. Ms. Brown brings over 30 years of biopharma industry experience, having held numerous executive roles...Read more
ROSELAND, N.J., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE: MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provide painless and precise injections, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Arjan Haverhals will retire from his role as an officer of the company on December 31, 2024. Upon his retirement, Mr. Haverhals will continue to serve as a director on the Board and will provide...Read more
Daniel Baker, M.D., will join Cue Biopharma’s executive team as interim chief development officer (CDO), effective Monday, November 25, 2024 Anish Suri, Ph.D., president & chief scientific officer (CSO) of Cue Biopharma, to transition to principal research and immunology advisor BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cue Biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a novel class...Read more
WARRINGTON, Pa., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (“Windtree” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: WINT), a biotechnology company focused on advancing early and late-stage innovative therapies for critical conditions and diseases, today announced that Craig Fraser plans to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2024, after nearly nine years of distinguished service to the Company. Mr....Read more
Humana CMO brings more than two decades of experience driving innovative, value-based initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TARS), whose mission is to focus on unmet needs and apply proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients, starting with eye care, today announced the appointment of Katherine H. (Kate)...Read more
Julie Eastland appointed Chief Executive Officer, President and Director Ingmar Bruns, M.D., appointed Chief Medical Officer Scott Myers appointed to the Board of Directors as Chairperson SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zentalis® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing clinically differentiated small molecule therapeutics targeting fundamental...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2024) - Defence Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: DTC) (OTCQB: DTCFF) (FSE: DTC) ("Defence" or the "Company"), a Canadian biopharmaceutical company developing radiopharmaceuticals and ADC products using its proprietary platform and drug delivery technologies in addition to novel immune-oncology vaccines, is pleased to announce that Dr. Svetlana Selivanova has joined the board of directors,...Read more
BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ: CRVO), a clinical stage company focused on developing treatments for age-related neurologic disorders, today reported two senior leadership appointments to advance continued development of neflamapimod. Claudia Ordonez, MD, joined CervoMed as Senior Vice President, Medical Science in October 2024. Dr. Ordonez was previously Chief Medical Officer at two biotech companies and...Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. / Nov 12, 2024 / Business Wire / Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has named Michelle O'Hara as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 1, 2025. O’Hara will oversee the enterprise talent strategy and people programs for Humana’s more than 63,000 employees. She brings a proven track record of transforming HR capabilities and enabling companies to effectively...Read more
DRAPER, Utah, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQY) (“HealthEquity” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest health savings account (“HSA") custodian, today announced that after leading the company for more than 15 years, Jon Kessler, President and Chief Executive Officer, has decided to retire effective January 6, 2025. Mr. Kessler will remain a director and act a special advisor to the Company through April...Read more
Ma brings deep manufacturing and innovation expertise GREENFIELD, Ind., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Stacey Ma to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Ma brings extensive global leadership experience in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, further strengthening Elanco's expertise in these critical areas. "We are...Read more
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Codexis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDXS), a leading provider of enzymatic solutions for efficient and scalable therapeutics manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Raymond De Vré, PhD, to the Company’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to have Raymond join the Codexis Board of Directors. He will be an invaluable resource to Codexis,” said Stephen Dilly, MBBS, PhD, Chairman and...Read more
New Commercial Organizational Structure to Accelerate Long-Term Growth Strategy in Key Markets and Optimize Global Commercial Operations PARSIPPANY, N. J. / Nov 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced the appointment of Jamie Brannan to a newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing all commercial markets across the globe for the world’s leading animal health company. In this new role, Mr....Read more
FOSTER CITY, Calif. / Nov 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to change lives by changing the course of blood cancer, today announced the appointment of Joseph Eid, M.D. as Executive Vice President, Research and Development, effective today, November 11, 2024. In this role, Dr. Eid will lead our Research and Development organization comprised of medical, clinical,...Read more
WELLESLEY, Mass., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climb Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLYM) today announced the appointment of Douglas E. Williams, Ph.D., as Climb Bio’s Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Williams will assume the role of Chair of the Board, succeeding Andrew Levin, who will remain on the Board as a director, while Liam Ratcliffe will step down from his position as a director. Dr. Williams has over 30 years of executive...Read more
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health, Florida's largest managed care organization and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), announced today Charlene Zein has been named Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 3, 2024. Zein has nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, including various leadership roles of increasing scope and responsibility at Sunshine...Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. & EDMONTON, Alberta / Nov 07, 2024 / Business Wire / Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company) today announced that it has appointed Craig Johnson to its Board of Directors (the Board) to support its next phase of growth. Mr. Johnson has more than 30 years of experience serving in senior financial management roles and governing companies in the biotechnology industry. He previously served as a...Read more
STOUGHTON, Mass., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL), a leading, diversified specialty pharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions, today announced that Vikram Karnani has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Collegium and will join its Board of Directors effective November 12, 2024. Michael Heffernan, who...Read more
MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sight Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGHT) (“Sight Sciences,” or the “Company”), an eyecare technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative, interventional technologies that elevate the standard of care, announced today the appointment of MK Raheja, Ph.D. as its Executive Vice President, Research and Development, and Brenton Taylor as its Executive Vice President,...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILIT, Israel, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global market leader delivering life-changing solutions in physical rehabilitation and recovery, announced the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Robert J. Marshall Jr. as a new director effective November 2, 2024. As part of his duties as a director, Mr. Marshall will serve as...Read more
Prem Shah named Group President, CVS Health; Steve Nelson named President, Aetna WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced Prem Shah will be Group President, and will continue to report to David Joyner, President and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the company announced the appointment of Steve Nelson as President, Aetna, and he will also report to Joyner. Both appointments are...Read more
Cue Biopharma is developing the first-ever class of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer that mimic the natural signals, or “Cues”, of the immune system. This novel class of injectable biologics selectively engages and modulates tumor-specific T cells directly within the patient’s body to transform...
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