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PROCESSA PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF ITS MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
HANOVER, MD, March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: PCSA) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing products to
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[{"type":"text","content":"HANOVER, MD, March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: PCSA) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing products to improve the survival and/or quality of life for patients who have a high unmet medical need condition, announced today that they have appointed Dr. John Devane and Dr. James Shipley to its Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.\n “We are pleased to welcome the first two members of our newly formed Medical and Scientific Advisory Board,” said Dr. David Young, CEO of Processa. “We believe that the medical, scientific, and regulatory experience of these two individuals will further advance our strategic advantage and complement our Processa Team as we move forward with our existing and new products.” John Devane, Ph.D. currently serves as a scientific advisor to Avego Healthcare Capital. He is also a board member to Sebela Pharmaceuticals and Saol Therapeutics. Previously, Dr. Devane was Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) with Horizon Pharma Ireland Ltd. and from 2012-2014 served as CSO to Vidara Therapeutics Research Ltd. In the past, Dr. Devane led the founding team of AGI Therapeutics plc. and served as its CEO from 2004-2012 including its IPO in 2006. Additionally, Dr. Devane founded and led Athpharma Ltd. as CEO from 2002-2005. Dr. Devane worked for Elan Corporation from 1981 to 2001 and held various senior leadership positions, including Executive Vice President R&D and Senior Vice President Clinical & Regulatory, where he led key clinical trial programs in the USA and negotiated NDA approvals directly with FDA. During the period 1990 to 2001, Dr. Devane and his team were responsible for multiple FDA product approvals. Dr. Devane has had a long career designing and successfully delivering major product development programs spanning the full range of drug development. He has a deep knowledge in pharmacology, drug delivery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and intellectual property. Dr. Devane received his B.Sc. Hons. and Ph.D scientific training at the University College in Dublin, Ireland. He holds a diploma in Accounting & Finance (ACCA) and is a certificate/diploma holder from the Institute of Directors (UK). In his 25-year career in Biopharma, James E. Shipley MD has led the development of more than 40 compounds, including five that are FDA-approved and eight th...