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Helus Pharma Strengthens Scientific Advisory Board with Addition of Dr. Robert Langer and Dr. Stephen Brannan
Addition of globally recognized leaders in translational science and clinical development as the ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Helus Pharma Strengthens Scientific Advisory Board with Addition of Dr. Robert Langer and Dr. Stephen Brannan\nAddition of globally recognized leaders in translational science and clinical development as the Company advances its pipeline towards key inflection points NEW YORK and TORONTO, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helus Pharma™ (Nasdaq: HELP) (Cboe CA: HELP), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company committed to helping minds heal by developing novel serotonergic agonists (“NSAs”), today announced the addition of Dr. Robert Langer and Dr. Stephen Brannan to its Scientific Advisory Board. Helus Pharma’s Scientific Advisory Board supports the Company’s commitment to advancing its pipeline through disciplined drug development and scientific rigor. The addition of Dr. Langer and Dr. Brannan reflects the Company’s continued focus on grounding innovation in robust clinical evidence as it advances programs designed to address significant unmet needs in mental health. The Scientific Advisory Board is chaired by Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, former Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Pfizer, who provides leadership across clinical development strategy, regulatory engagement, and translational execution. “Strengthening our Scientific Advisory Board with these two leaders is a major milestone as we advance our pipeline,” said Eric So, interim chief executive officer of Helus Pharma. “Dr. Langer is globally recognized for translating groundbreaking science into therapies that reach patients, and Dr. Brannan brings decades of leadership in advancing central nervous system (“CNS”) programs through clinical development. Their complementary expertise strengthens our scientific foundation as we progress our novel serotonergic agonists, including HLP003 for major depressive disorder and HLP004 for generalized anxiety disorder.” “I’ve always believed that the work I do should ultimately translate into real impact for patients,” said Dr. Robert Langer. “Helus Pharma is advancing innovative approaches to mental health through disciplined clinical development and thoughtful application of new science. The company’s commitment to transforming novel discoveries into meaningful therapies aligns strongly with how I appr...