BioEclipse Therapeutics announced today the appointment of Mahmoud Mahmoudian, Ph.D., FRSC, to the BioEclipse Board of Directors.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioEclipse Therapeutics, Inc (BioEclipse), a private clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a proprietary platform for developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies, announced today the appointment of Mahmoud Mahmoudian, Ph.D., FRSC, to the BioEclipse Board of Directors. Dr. Mahmoudian, an industry veteran who served as a senior executive at Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology (Sumitomo Oncology), brings with him decades of industry experience spanning venture investing, business development, and identifying, incubating, and developing novel therapeutics. Dr. Mahmoudian joins Catherine Sohn, Pharm. D., Chairman of BioEclipse; Pamela R. Contag, Ph.D., President and CEO of BioEclipse; Gregory T. Schiffman; Elona Baum; Oliver Hopkinson; Mark Frohlich, M.D.; and Biao He, Ph.D., on the Board. Dr. Mahmoudian most recently served as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Oncology External Innovation Hub at Sumitomo Oncology where he led biotechnology investments, venture creation, company building, and translation of next-generation scientific innovations into cures for major diseases that transform patients’ lives. During his more than 30-year career, Dr. Mahmoudian held senior-level positions at several global biopharmaceutical companies, including Merck, and GlaxoSmithKline. In related news, BioEclipse also announced the appointment of industry veteran Stephen Ghiglieri, Managing Director for the West Coast Region at Danforth Advisors, as interim Chief Financial Officer. “Dr. Mahmoudian and Mr. Ghiglieri join BioEclipse at a crucial time in the growth of our company and the advancement of the clinical program for our novel cancer therapeutic, CRX100,” stated Dr. Contag. “Adding an individual of Dr. Mahmoudian’s talent and extensive experience to BioEclipse’s Board of Directors is a great accomplishment as we prepare to enter a new growth phase for our Company. Dr. Mahmoudian possesses an exceptional combination of venture investment acumen and expertise in the identification, incubation, and development of novel biologics, including vaccines, cell therapies, and oncolytic viruses. His decades of experience, which span global pharmaceutical companies and industry startups, will make him an incredible asset to our Board.” Dr. Contag continued, “In Stephen Ghiglieri, we have an industry veteran who has served as CFO of several life sciences companies where he led public offerings, built partnerships, and raised capital. On behalf of BioEclipse and its Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Mahmoudian and Mr. Ghiglieri, and we look forward to benefiting from their knowledge and expertise.” The appointments of Dr. Mahmoudian and Mr. Ghiglieri come as BioEclipse evaluates results from a Phase 1 dose-escalation trial investigating the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of the company’s lead drug candidate, CRX100, in advanced solid tumors that do not respond to standard of care, including triple-negative breast cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, osteosarcoma, epithelial ovarian cancer, and gastric cancer. Developed with technology exclusively licensed from Stanford University, CRX100 combines activated immune cells, known as cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells, with an oncolytic virus. When the two components were combined in preclinical animal models, they worked together to attack the cancer. About Dr. Mahmoud Mahmoudian “I am delighted to join the BioEclipse Board at a dynamic time for the company,” stated Dr. Mahmoudian. “My goal is to help the BioEclipse Board and management build upon the work that has been done to bring novel immune therapies to patients who need them most. Both patients and investors have the opportunity to benefit from what I believe to be important therapeutic advancements being developed by BioEclipse in the treatment of cancer.” About Stephen Ghiglieri “I am excited to step into the CFO role at BioEclipse and help the company continue executing its strategic plan, advance its clinical program for CRX100, and deliver value for patients and investors,” stated Mr. Ghiglieri. “I look forward to working with the entire BioEclipse team to build on the company’s momentum and strong business fundamentals.” About BioEclipse Therapeutics™ Contacts: Rosalyn Christian View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bioeclipse-therapeutics-appoints-new-board-member-and-names-interim-cfo-301468229.html SOURCE BioEclipse Therapeutics |