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Telomir Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Itzchak Angel, Former Head of Pharmacology at Synthelabo (Now Sanofi-Aventis), to Lead IND and INAD Applications for Human and Veterinary Indications
MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 4, 2024 / Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TELO) ("Telomir" or the "Company"), a pre-clinical-stage company seeking to
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[{"type":"text","content":"MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 4, 2024 / Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TELO) (\"Telomir\" or the \"Company\"), a pre-clinical-stage company seeking to lead developments in longevity science through the treatment of age-related conditions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Itzchak Angel as Chief Scientific Advisor.Dr. Angel, in collaboration with Telomir's senior management, will look to expedite the pre-clinical and clinical path of Telomir's lead product candidate, Telomir-1, a novel small molecule designed to lengthen the DNA's protective telomere caps, which are crucial in the aging process.Telomir is presently optimizing drug production and forming strategic partnerships with leading researchers. These collaborations are focused on gathering comprehensive data that will help identify the most efficient routes to regulatory approval of Teomir-1 for both human and veterinary indications. By streamlining its development processes and leveraging expert partnerships, Telomir is positioning Telomir-1 to move as quickly as possible into clinical trials.Dr. Angel, renowned for his extensive career in pharmaceutical innovation, was previously the Head of Pharmacology at Synthelabo (now part of Sanofi-Aventis), where he played pivotal roles in developing several groundbreaking drugs, including the widely used sleep aid, Ambien (zolpidem) and the BPH drug, Uroxatral (Alfuzosin).Dr. Angel's expertise spans over 40 years, during which he has been instrumental in the research, development, and regulatory approval of numerous therapies across various therapeutic areas. His tenure at Synthelabo included leading the development of Litoxetine for depression and Deriglidole for Type-II diabetes, alongside his contributions to the advancement of Ambien, which became a leading treatment for insomnia worldwide. Beyond Synthelabo, Dr. Angel has held leadership roles in multiple pharmaceutical companies, where he guided drug candidates from conception through clinical trials and into the market. Dr. Angel has been previously President and CEO of Accellta, a company that offers revolutionary solutions for stem cell culturing and development. .His work has encompassed a broad range of therapeutic areas, including neurology, psychiatry, metabolic diseases, urology and stem cell technology.\"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Angel ...