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Larimar Therapeutics Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:LRMR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing
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[{"type":"text","content":"BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:LRMR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for complex rare diseases, today announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Larimar’s SAB is comprised of distinguished research scientists, professors and industry experts recognized as key opinion leaders in the fields of rare disease, pediatrics and mitochondrial disease.\n “Larimar is privileged to have this group of prestigious, multidisciplinary advisors who are committed to advancing the research and development of CTI-1601 for Friedreich’s ataxia,” said Nancy M. Ruiz, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Chief Medical Officer of Larimar Therapeutics. “Their scientific perspectives will be invaluable to determine our strategic scientific pathway and support the development of other potential treatments for complex rare diseases to help fill unmet medical needs in this space.” “Formalizing the SAB adds to our recent accomplishments, which include resuming our Phase 1 clinical trial of CTI-1601 for Friedreich’s ataxia and receiving a positive opinion on orphan drug designation for CTI-1601 from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products,” said Carole Ben-Maimon, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Larimar Therapeutics. “This progress helps position Larimar for success as we continue to execute our strategy of developing treatments for complex rare diseases.” The members of Larimar’s SAB are as follows: Russell (Rusty) Clayton, DO – Dr. Clayton will serve as the Scientific Advisory Board Chair for Larimar Therapeutics. He brings more than 15 years of executive experience in pharmaceutical, biologics and medical device development and commercialization as a consultant in clinical development, medical affairs and regulatory affairs. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr. Clayton was the chief medical officer at Alcresta Therapeutics, a medical device company. Prior to Alcresta Therapeutics, he was the senior vice president of research and development at Discovery Labs, a pharmaceutical and medical device company, where he led the scientific and regulatory efforts leading to the marketing authorization of Discovery’s first product. Dr. Clayton is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist who practiced at St. Christopher’s Hospita...