SAN DIEGO and LONDON - Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:CDT), a company specializing in solid-form technology and intellectual property (IP) related to pharmaceuticals, announced the appointment of Dr. Joanne Holland as its new Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and the engagement of Dr. Jeffrey Lindeman as a consultant on IP strategies.
Dr. Holland, who has over 20 years of experience in drug development and a focus on solid-form technology, has joined Conduit Pharmaceuticals to lead the scientific efforts. Her background includes significant contributions to the field, with over 50 solid-form IP patents to her name.
She has previously held leadership roles in publicly traded companies and consulted for several pharmaceutical firms. Dr. Holland's expertise is expected to enhance Conduit's IP portfolio and aid in advancing drug candidates to the market.
In addition to Dr. Holland, Conduit has engaged Dr. Lindeman, a seasoned intellectual property attorney with more than 30 years of experience, including a past role as a United States patent examiner. Dr. Lindeman will consult on IP strategies, but will not serve as legal counsel. His previous experience includes founding and selling an IP law firm and authoring book chapters on patent strategies for pharmaceutical solid-state forms.
The CEO of Conduit Pharmaceuticals, Dr. David Tapolczay, expressed confidence that the new appointments would significantly strengthen the company's IP state and strategically position it for future out-licensing opportunities.
Conduit Pharmaceuticals operates a unique business model that aims to address unmet medical needs and extend the IP life of its assets through innovative solid-form technology. The company's Phase II pipeline includes candidates targeting autoimmune diseases and potential treatments for idiopathic male infertility, with over 20 Phase I trials completed in more than 1,000 patients.
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