MIAMI, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InspireMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSPR) (“InspireMD” or the “Company”), developer of the CGuard® Prime carotid stent system for the prevention of stroke, today announced the appointment of Dan Dearen to its Board of Directors. Mr. Dearen brings nearly 40 years of leadership experience in the medical device and life sciences sectors, with a proven track record of guiding MedTech companies through critical...Read more
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (Nasdaq: KMTS), a wearable medical device and digital healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Kwo, M.D. as an independent director to its board following her election at the company’s annual general meeting of shareholders held earlier this month. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Kwo to the Kestra board of directors,” said Brian...Read more
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immuneering Corporation (Nasdaq: IMRX), a clinical-stage oncology company focused on keeping cancer patients alive, today announced the appointment of Thomas J. Schall, Ph.D., to Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Schall is a renowned biotech executive and scientist with more than 30 years of leadership in drug discovery and development. He is best known as the founder and longtime CEO...Read more
Scelfo to strengthen and scale Lucid's market access infrastructure ahead of key upcoming reimbursement milestones—including Medicare coverage for EsoGuard—and to accelerate commercial coverage expansion NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq: LUCD) ("Lucid" or the "Company"), a commercial-stage cancer prevention medical diagnostics company and subsidiary of PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM),...Read more
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2025) - Defence Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: DTC) (FSE: DTC) (OTCQB: DTCFF) ("Defence" or the "Company"), a leading biotechnology company specialized in drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amie Phinney, PhD, MBA to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Phinney recently joined Defence as a Strategy and Business Advisor, working closely...Read more
PALO ALTO, Calif. / Sep 15, 2025 / Business Wire / Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the appointment of Alex M. Azar II to its board of directors, effective immediately. As the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Secretary Azar had oversight and management of agencies critical to all Americans’ health care including the Centers for Medicare and...Read more
Dr. Barbara Klencke is an accomplished clinical leader with a distinguished track record in oncology drug development who currently serves on the Company’s Board of Directors and will step down from the Board to join ALX as Interim Chief Medical Officer Alan Sandler, M.D. resigns as Chief Medical Officer and will return to his position serving on the Company’s Board of Directors SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE...Read more
Rhonda Pacheco to Succeed Julie Kim, Who Was Appointed to Be Takeda’s Next CEO CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Sep 11, 2025 / Business Wire / Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that Rhonda Pacheco, most recently group vice president of U.S. Cardiometabolic Health at Eli Lilly, will join Takeda, effective September 29, as president of Takeda’s U.S. Business Unit and will be a member of the Takeda Executive Team. Pacheco will succeed Julie...Read more
SEATTLE and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHV), a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline for treatment of nicotine dependence for smoking cessation, today announced Mark Rubinstein, M.D., will assume the role of Interim Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Rubinstein will succeed Cindy...Read more
Dr. Chang led XOLAIR® from invention through FDA approval and commercialization, exceeding $5 billion in sales so far Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immix Biopharma, Inc. (“Company”, “We” or “Us”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for AL Amyloidosis and other serious diseases, today announced that Nancy T. Chang, former Tanox, Inc. CEO and proven biotechnology...Read more
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Design Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSGN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for serious degenerative genetic diseases, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Justin Gover to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Gover has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the biotechnology industry. He served as the founding Chief...Read more
Albert Appointed to Drive Health Catalyst Forward in Its Next Chapter of Enabling Measurable Healthcare Improvement SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Catalyst, Inc. ("Health Catalyst," Nasdaq: HCAT), a leading provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations, today announced that Ben Albert has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer. Albert served as the Chief...Read more
Appointments strengthen Picard’s Board with proven expertise in capital markets and global MedTech leadership TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) (“Picard” or the “Company”), parent company of SynCardia Systems LLC, maker of the world’s first U.S. and Canadian commercially-approved total artificial heart, today announced the appointment of two new members that will serve on its...Read more
LARGO, Fla. / Sep 09, 2025 / Business Wire / CONMED Corporation (NYSE: CNMD) today announced that Kim Kelderman will be joining its Board of Directors effective September 8, 2025. “My fellow directors and I are delighted to welcome Kim to the board,” said LaVerne Council, Chair of CONMED’s Board of Directors. “Kim brings extensive global leadership experience across life sciences businesses, with a strong track record in innovation and...Read more
Veteran life sciences industry financing leader appointed as new Board member HOLLISTON, Mass., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) (the “Company” or “Harvard Bioscience”) today announced the appointment of Stephen DeNelsky to its Board of Directors, effective September 5, 2025. Mr. DeNelsky will also serve on the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee. “We are pleased to announce...Read more
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Lobe Sciences Ltd. ("Lobe Sciences" or the "Company") (CSE:LOBE) (OTCQB:LOBEF) (FWB:LOBE.F) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products to treat diseases with significant unmet medical needs is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marco Mastrodonato to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Mastrodonato brings extensive leadership and international...Read more
Dr. Richard Fahrner and Dr. Tamara Agajanov add expertise in accelerated approvals CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Sep 09, 2025 / Business Wire / Vyome Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIND), a clinical-stage healthcare holding company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Fahrner as Chief Technology Officer and Dr. Tamara Agajanov, MD, as Senior Vice President – Clinical Development. Dr. Fahrner brings to Vyome over 25 years of experience in...Read more
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. / Sep 08, 2025 / Business Wire / Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that John Morikis, retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company, has been elected to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome John to our Company’s Board of Directors,” said Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson. “He is a proven leader of a large...Read more
Seasoned industry leader to strengthen company’s strategic engagement and policy voice in Medicare Advantage ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced that Matt Eyles will join as executive vice president of government and business strategy, effective Sept. 29. In this newly created position, Eyles will report directly to Alignment founder and CEO John...Read more
Roger Dansey, M.D., formerly Pfizer and Seagen, and Hervé Hoppenot, of Incyte and formerly Novartis Oncology, bring extensive drug development and commercialization expertise CAMBRIDGE, England & BOSTON / Sep 08, 2025 / Business Wire / Bicycle Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: BCYC), a pharmaceutical company pioneering a new and differentiated class of therapeutics based on its proprietary bicyclic peptide (Bicycle®) technology, today...Read more
Expands investment in givastomig in 1L metastatic gastric cancers, with plans to initiate a global randomized Phase 2 study in combination with immunochemotherapy, in Q1 2026, with additional Phase 1b cohorts to follow Reiterates expectations to report topline givastomig Phase 1b dose expansion data in Q1 2026 Plans to broaden the 1L development strategy into locally advanced gastric cancer as well as other Claudin 18.2-positive tumor...Read more
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario / Sep 08, 2025 / Business Wire / MedX Health Corp. (TSXV: MDX), “MedX” or the “Company”), a global leader in teledermatology and non-invasive skin analysis, today announced the appointment of Dr. Paul J. Matts, internationally recognized skin scientist, biochemist and educator, as Strategic Advisor to the Company. Dr. Matts joined Procter & Gamble (P&G) in 1988 as a PhD biochemist and then spent more than three...Read more
ROCKAWAY, N.J., Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, announced today the departure of Peter Cuneo from the Board of Directors and that Thomas J. Errico, MD, has been elected to succeed Mr. Cuneo as Chairman of the Board, effective September 2, 2025. Mr. Cuneo will continue as a strategic advisor to the Company. “I want to offer my gratitude,...Read more
DUBLIN / Sep 04, 2025 / Business Wire / ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR), a world-leading clinical research organisation, today announced that Dr. Steve Cutler has informed the Board of his decision to retire as Chief Executive Officer and the Board has appointed Mr. Barry Balfe, ICON’s Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Dr. Cutler as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 October 2025. Mr. Balfe has also been appointed to the Board. Dr. Cutler will...Read more
LONDON / Sep 04, 2025 / Business Wire / LivaNova PLC (Nasdaq: LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, announced the appointment of Donald (Don) Zurbay to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective today. Zurbay will serve on the Audit and Compliance Committee for the Board. “LivaNova is pleased to welcome Don to our Board of Directors,” said William Kozy, Chair of the Board. “Over the course of 30 years, he has amassed...Read more
SEATTLE, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. ("Perspective" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: CATX), a radiopharmaceutical company pioneering advanced treatments for cancers throughout the body, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Maya Martinez-Davis as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective today. Ms. Martinez-Davis currently serves as President of GSK’s...Read more
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif / Sep 03, 2025 / Business Wire / Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRA), a leader in T-cell immunotherapy, leveraging its novel allogeneic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) T-cell platform to develop transformative therapies for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced that Greg Ciongoli will assume the role of Chair of the Board of Directors. Greg Ciongoli is the founder and managing partner of...Read more
Appointments include Christopher Thompson, M.D. and Ian Sheffield as Independent Directors BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fractyl Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GUTS) (the Company or Fractyl), a metabolic therapeutics company focused on pattern breaking approaches that treat root causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), today announced the appointments of Christopher Thompson, M.D. and Ian Sheffield to its Board of...Read more
ROCKAWAY, N.J., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced that Elena Bonfiglioli, an accomplished healthcare executive, has been appointed to electroCore’s Board of Directors, effective September 2, 2025. Ms. Bonfiglioli’s appointment follows the retirement from the Board of Peter Cuneo. Ms. Bonfiglioli has been working in the...Read more
Than Powell, Chief Business Officer and head of business development, appointed Interim CEO Dr. Joshua Hare, co-founder and chief science officer, appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Wa’el Hashad to step down as CEO and Board member National search to occur for permanent CEO MIAMI, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN), a clinical stage regenerative medicine biotechnology company...Read more
Calgary, AB – September 3, 2025 – TheNewswire - Universal Ibogaine Inc. (TSXV:IBO) (“UI” or the “Company”), a life sciences company with a mission to research and deliver medicalized ibogaine-centered addiction care, advises that the existing Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed two new Directors to join the Board, effective August 28, 2025, with one of the Board members filling a vacant Board position which previously...Read more
Tampa, FL, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SCWorx Corp. (Nasdaq: WORX), a leading provider of data management and software solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced the appointment of Anders Ohlsson, a seasoned technology executive, as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic hire underscores SCWorx’s commitment to advancing its data platform and expanding its suite of data management and software solutions...Read more
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical Holdings Corporation ("Select Medical") (NYSE: SEM) today announced the appointment of Thomas P. Mullin as its chief executive officer. David S. Chernow, who has held the position since 2014, has been appointed vice chairman of the board. John A. Saich, who most recently held the position of co-president, will serve as the company's sole president. ...Read more
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IRADIMED CORPORATION (“Iradimed” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IRMD), a leader in innovative medical devices for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (“MRI”)-compatible patient monitoring and infusion systems, today announced a Board of Directors (the “Board”) transition. Anthony Vuoto has retired from his position as a director, effective August 27, 2025, after deciding it is time to step away...Read more
Julie Clark, M.D., promoted to Chief Medical Officer Liansheng Zhu, Ph.D., joined as SVP, Biometrics and Data Quality 4FRONT-1 Phase 3 trial enrollment continues to exceed expectations, with enrollment completion now expected in Q1 2026 Addition of distinguished retina industry advisors enhances global development and commercialization expertise EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4D Molecular...Read more
Seth Yon Appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Director; Ron Nixon to Remain Executive Chairman FORT WORTH, TX, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanara MedTech Inc. (“Sanara,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (Nasdaq: SMTI), a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative technologies to improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare expenditures in the surgical, chronic wound...Read more
Doug Drysdale to step down as Chief Executive Officer; Eric So appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of Cybin’s prospectus supplement dated February 10, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated August 17, 2023, as amended December 22, 2023, April 8, 2024, and January 6, 2025. TORONTO / Sep 02, 2025 / Business Wire / Cybin Inc. (NYSE...Read more
Mr. Bazemore brings over 30 years of extensive leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with a focus on growing rare disease companies ARLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that Todd Bazemore...Read more
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEER), the pioneer and trusted partner for deep, unbiased proteomic insights, today announced it has appointed Isaac Ro to serve on its Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Isaac to our board,” said Omid Farokhzad, Chair and CEO of Seer. “Isaac brings a rare combination of financial leadership and deep sector experience across life science...Read more
Industry veteran brings extensive senior level leadership and expertise in biologics development, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions across biotech and large pharma organizations Operating experience to significantly enhance development program of CID-103 (anti-CD38 mAb) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2025 / CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company...Read more
Dr. Aftab has served for over 25 years at Exelixis and has been instrumental in driving the company’s scientific innovation and development activities ALAMEDA, Calif. / Aug 29, 2025 / Business Wire / Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEL) today announced it has appointed Dana T. Aftab, Ph.D., as its Executive Vice President, Research and Development. In this new role, Dr. Aftab will oversee all aspects of the company’s drug discovery,...Read more
ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), the world's leading thrombectomy company, today announced the promotion of Shruthi Narayan to President of the company, effective September 1, 2025. She will continue to report to Adam Elsesser, who served in the role of President prior to this promotion and will continue in his roles as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Penumbra....Read more
Company Further Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Growth Officer Manoj Raghunandanan ACTON, Mass. / Aug 25, 2025 / Business Wire / Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced the appointment of Eric Benjamin to Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. The Company also announced the...Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. / Aug 25, 2025 / Business Wire / Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) announces that Soni Basi has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective today, August 25, 2025. In her new role, Ms. Basi will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and be responsible for shaping the Company’s global human resources strategy including talent acquisition, organizational design and...Read more
SAN DIEGO / Aug 25, 2025 / Business Wire / Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the appointment of Konstantina (“Tina”) Katcheves as Senior Vice President, Chief Business and Strategy Officer. In this role, Tina will lead Acadia’s business development and corporate strategy and serve as a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting to Catherine Owen Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Acadia. "Tina...Read more
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that Dr Weiguo Su, an Executive Director of the Company, will take a leave of absence from his duties as Chief Executive Officer due to health reasons. In light of this, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr Johnny Cheng, an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of the...Read more
WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced the appointment of Kelly Fischer to its Board of Directors effective as of August 8, 2025. The appointment was made concurrent with the announcement of the retirement of Terry Schlotterback from the OrthoPediatrics Board of...Read more
Dr. Robert Lenz, Ms. Xin Liu and Dr. Sean Cao appointed to the Board of Directors Research and Development Committee established to accelerate innovation and long-term growth Dr. Ken Takeshita appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- I-Mab (NASDAQ:IMAB) (the Company), a U.S.-based, global biotech company, focused on the development of precision immuno-oncology agents for the...Read more
Director William Miller to Step Down SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStance Health (NASDAQ: LFST), one of the nation's largest providers of outpatient mental health care, today announced the appointment of Sarah Personette, an accomplished customer experience, media and technology executive, to the company's board of directors, effective today. William Miller, Wellsky Chairman and CEO, will step down from...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gyre Therapeutics (“Gyre”) (Nasdaq: GYRE), an innovative, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing fibrosis-first therapies across organ systems affected by chronic disease, today announced the appointment of Dan Weng, M.D., to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective August 18, 2025. Dr. Weng has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Medelis, Inc.,...Read more
Extensive experience from senior oncology research roles at Roche, MorphoSys, Boehringer Ingelheim and most recently CSO at SOTIO Biotech ZURICH-SCHLIEREN, Switzerland and CONCORD, Mass., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics...Read more
DUBLIN, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity Biotech plc (Nasdaq: TRIB), a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on human diagnostics and diabetes management solutions, including wearable biosensors, today announced the appointment of Paul Tivnan to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Tivnan brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience in finance, capital markets, and corporate governance across...Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced the appointment of James M. Daly to its Board of Directors effective August 19, 2025. Mr. Daly brings over 30 years of global biopharmaceutical leadership experience with particular expertise in commercialization to the Company’s Board of Directors. “Jim has longstanding expertise leading commercial launches of...Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patient outcomes through best-in-class therapies for liver and viral diseases, today announced the appointment of Ramón Polo, PharmD, PhD, MBA as Senior Vice President, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, effective immediately. “I am thrilled to welcome Ramón to the...Read more
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario / Aug 20, 2025 / Business Wire / MedX Health Corp. (“MedX” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MDX), the global leader in teledermatology solutions, confirms the appointment of Meghan Geary as the Company’s Senior Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. With over 10 years experience in building scalable programs across SaaS and high-growth healthcare companies, Geary will oversee strategic operations, drive...Read more
Experienced executives John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison appointed to the Board of Directors Board forms new Growth and Operating committees to sharpen focus on the company's ongoing strategic portfolio management, operational execution and capital allocation Plan to host Investor Day in 2026 Initiatives follow constructive engagement with Elliott Management GALWAY, Ireland, Aug. 19, 2025 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT),...Read more
SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced today the appointment of Nilesh Shah as Head of Region, AMEA, effective immediately. Nilesh brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the medical technology and life sciences industries, having held senior roles at Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare and most recently, West...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the "Company" or "QuidelOrtho"), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, welcomes Erich Wolff as Executive Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development. In this role, Mr. Wolff will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Blaser, and he will lead the Company's enterprise strategy, business development, government...Read more
WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OptimizeRx Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OPRX), a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions helping life sciences companies reach and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, today announced organizational updates and leadership advancements designed to accelerate the Company’s Rule of 40 strategy—balancing sustained growth with increased profitability. These...Read more
BOSTON and ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKT) (“Inhibikase” or “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics to modify the course of pulmonary arterial hypertension (“PAH”), today announced the appointment of veteran biopharma executive Timothy Pigot as the Company’s Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer. “Tim Pigot is an accomplished pharma industry...Read more
Mowad-Nassar is Senior Vice President at AbbVie and President, Specialty and U.S. Therapeutics Operations Her appointment brings over 30 years of strategic, commercial, and operational expertise in the pharmaceutical and broader healthcare industry, with a focus on digital innovation SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) today announced the election of Nicole Mowad-Nassar to its board of...Read more
VAUGHAN, Ontario / Aug 18, 2025 / Business Wire / Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that the Amended and Restated Director Appointment and Nomination Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2022, by and among the company and Mr. Carl C. Icahn and certain of his affiliates, terminated pursuant to its terms when the Icahn group’s net...Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYXI), an innovative medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of non-invasive medical devices for pain management, rehabilitation, and patient monitoring, today announced the arrival of newly appointed CEO, Steven Dyson, and the appointment of several new leaders at the Company. On June 30, 2025, the Company announced the Board's...Read more
Financial and Clinical Leaders Provide Significant Expertise for the Company’s Commercial Growth SAN ANTONIO, Texas / Aug 18, 2025 / Business Wire / bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIAF, BIAFW), a biotechnology company advancing noninvasive diagnostics for the early detection of lung cancer and other diseases, today announced the appointment of Roberto Rios, CPA, and John J. Oppenheimer, M.D., to its Board of Directors. “Mr....Read more
Jennifer Callahan, Chief Financial Officer, appointed Interim CEO Board member, Jay Roberts appointed Executive Chairman KANSAS CITY, Kan., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: CING) The Board of Directors of Cingulate Inc. (“Cingulate”) announced that it has placed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Shane J. Schaffer, PharmD, on administrative leave in connection with ongoing legal matters unrelated to the company and its...Read more
Richard Barasch to Retire; Anne McGeorge Brings Extensive Financial Experience to Role as New Chairman CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Oncology Institute, Inc. (“TOI”) (NASDAQ: TOI), one of the largest value-based oncology groups in the United States, today announced that Richard Barasch will retire from his role as Chairman of the Board, effective August 12, 2025. Anne McGeorge, who currently serves as a...Read more
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. / Aug 13, 2025 / Business Wire / Alto Neuroscience, Inc. (“Alto”) (NYSE: ANRO) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel precision medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced the appointment of Raymond Sanchez, M.D., to its Board of Directors, effective August 12, 2025. Dr. Sanchez is a highly accomplished executive with a strong background in medicine and over 20...Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MacroGenics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGNX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, today announced that effective as of August 13, 2025, Eric Risser has been appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors. Mr. Risser has served as Chief Operating Officer at MacroGenics...Read more
TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetraMark Holdings Inc. (the "Company" or "NetraMark") (CSE: AIAI) (OTCQB: AINMF) (Frankfurt:PF0) a premier artificial intelligence (AI) company transforming clinical trials today announced the appointment of Jan Sedway, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President of Clinical Science. As NetraMark strategically expands its footprint in the pharmaceutical industry, this appointment reinforces the Company’s...Read more
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, today announced the appointments of Greg Ciongoli and Robert E. Landry to the Company’s Board of Directors,...Read more
Appointment recognizes Mr. Durso’s extensive commercial expertise as Altimmune prepares for Phase 3 development of pemvidutide in MASH Mitchel Sayare, Ph.D., to remain on the Board as Independent Director GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel peptide-based therapeutics for liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced...Read more
Dr. Reid brings 30 years of experience in building biotech companies based on innovative scientific platforms and shaping pipeline and business strategy EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metagenomi, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGX) (the “Company”), a precision genetic medicines company committed to developing curative therapeutics for patients using its proprietary gene editing toolbox, today announced the appointment of...Read more
FRISCO, Texas / Aug 07, 2025 / Business Wire / Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS), a provider of home care services, today announced that Heather Dixon has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Addus and is expected to join the Company in that role in mid-September. W. Bradley Bickham, the Company’s current President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed advisor to the Chief Executive Officer upon Dixon...Read more
Joseph Hulihan, MD, MSHP, brings substantial clinical development experience advancing novel therapies for TSC-related epilepsy and other neurological disorders Clinical study for simufilam in TSC-related epilepsy expected to begin in H1 2026 AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cassava Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVA, “Cassava”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel,...Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Aug 06, 2025 / Business Wire / Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a core mid-cap growth equity, today announced the appointment of Trynka Shineman Blake to its board of directors. She will also serve as a member of the audit committee. Ms. Shineman Blake most recently served as chief executive officer of Vistaprint, a Cimpress company, and brings nearly three decades of experience across multiple...Read more
Industry veteran brings 30+ years of commercial hematology and oncology experience to help accelerate Geron’s next phase of growth FOSTER CITY, Calif. / Aug 06, 2025 / 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 Harout Semerjian as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member...Read more
Dr. Tarnoff brings extensive executive and medical leadership experience from various organizations, including Tufts Medical Center and Medtronic. The Board thanks Lou Panaccio, its long-standing Board Chair, for his service as he steps down and Cary Vance assumes the Chair position. VALENCIA, Calif. and MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVITA Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCEL, ASX: AVH), a leading therapeutic acute...Read more
Brings over 30 years of experience in scaling commercial operations across healthcare and medical technology sectors ROSELAND. N.J., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE: MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provide painless and precise injections, today announced the appointment of Jason Papes as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales and Marketing, effective...Read more
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that David Simmons has been appointed as the newest member of Viatris' Board of Directors. Simmons has deep pharmaceutical industry experience, as well as extensive executive, board, and capital markets expertise. Prior to his current role as CEO of Caliber Holdings Corporation, Simmons served as Operating Partner...Read more
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS), a leading medical technology company, today announced the appointment of Scott Galovan as its new senior vice president, chief financial officer, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Galovan most recently served as Avanos' senior vice president of strategy and corporate development. His background with the company spans 12 years and is highlighted by a proven track...Read more
ROCKAWAY, N.J., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, announced today that James C. Theofilos has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2025. “I’m honored to have been appointed to the Board of Directors at electroCore,” said Mr. Theofilos. “For nearly two decades, the Theofilos family has deeply believed in the power of...Read more
LANGHORNE, Pa., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXGEL, Inc. (“NEXGEL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: “NXGL”), a leading provider of medical and over-the-counter (OTC) products including ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogels for healthcare and consumer applications, today announced the appointment of Steve Ciardiello, CPA, to its Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience as a senior finance executive and current Chief...Read more
RED BANK, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Tharimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ:THAR), ("Tharimmune" or the "Company), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutic candidates for inflammation, immunology, and critical unmet medical needs, today proudly announced the appointment of Nancy Davis, a globally recognized philanthropist, tenacious advocate, and the visionary founder of the renowned Race to...Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio / Aug 04, 2025 / Business Wire / Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) announced today that Pablo Perversi has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective November 6, 2025. Mr. Perversi is the President of Europe at Danone, a leading global food and beverage company, and a member of its Executive Committee. Prior to his current role, Pablo served as Chief Innovation, Quality, and Sustainability Officer and...Read more
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Catalyst" or "Company") (Nasdaq: CPRX) today announced the appointment of Daniel Curran, MD, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Curran is a distinguished pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of experience spanning strategy, business development, project leadership, and development. Since March 2024, he has served as Managing Partner of Mountainfield...Read more
Edward Conner, M.D. appointed Chief Medical Officer and John Bishop, Ph.D. appointed Chief Technical Operations Officer Justin Renz, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, to transition out of the Company WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet...Read more
Steven Sell steps down as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Director Ronald A. Williams, co-founder, Board Chairman, and healthcare industry veteran, appointed Executive Chairman Board establishes an Office of the Chairman and initiates search for permanent CEO Company reports second quarter 2025 earnings and withdraws full year 2025 guidance WESTERVILLE, Ohio / Aug 04, 2025 / Business Wire / agilon health (NYSE: AGL),...Read more
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: RXST) – RxSight, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company dedicated to providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery, today announced the appointment of Raymond W. Cohen to its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Raymond W. Cohen to the RxSight Board of Directors,” said J. Andy Corley, Chairman of the Board at RxSight....Read more
BOSTON / Aug 04, 2025 / Business Wire / 908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a pioneer of purpose-built handheld devices for chemical analysis, announces that it has appointed Dr. Brandi Vann to serve on its Board of Directors. During more than 15 years at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Dr. Vann held several leadership positions overseeing nuclear, chemical, and biological defense programs. The company also announces that Jeff George, a...Read more
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) announced that the company has appointed Ian T. Clark to the company's Board of Directors, effective today, August 1, 2025. Mr. Clark served as Chief Executive Officer of Genentech and a member of the company's Board of Directors from 2010 until his retirement in 2016. Under his leadership, Genentech launched 15 new drugs. Prior to serving as...Read more
Chimerix is on a mission to develop medicines that meaningfully improve and extend the lives of patients facing deadly diseases. The company is devoted to filling gaps in the treatment paradigm. Chimerix’s most advanced clinical-stage program is in development for H3 K27M-mutant glioma....
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