Ocuphire Pharma Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments; Nirav Jhaveri, C.F.A, M.B.A. Appointed As Chief Financial Officer
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Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company, announced the appointments of Ash Jayagopal as Chief Scientific and Development Officer and Nirav Jhaveri as Chief Financial Officer. These appointments are aimed at strengthening the leadership team as the company progresses its phase 3 program in diabetic retinopathy with APX3330 and its analog compounds. Both appointees bring extensive experience in their respective fields, with Jayagopal having a background in therapeutic research and development for retinal diseases, and Jhaveri bringing over 20 years of experience in finance and business development in the biopharma industry.

February 14, 2024 | 1:17 pm
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Ocuphire Pharma strengthens its leadership team with key appointments to advance its phase 3 program in diabetic retinopathy, signaling a strong commitment to its core project APX3330.
The appointment of highly experienced professionals in key leadership positions, particularly in scientific and financial roles, is likely to positively impact investor confidence in Ocuphire Pharma's ability to successfully advance its phase 3 program for APX3330. This could lead to increased investor interest and potentially a positive movement in the stock price in the short term.
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