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Edesa Biotech Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edesa Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:EDSA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing host-directed therapeutics for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Peter J. Weiler as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Mr. Weiler will succeed Stephen Lemieux, who will be stepping down from the role effective May 1, 2025, to pursue other professional opportunities. Mr. Weiler brings extensive experience in fin
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