NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starton Therapeutics Inc. (“Starton” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company powering continuous delivery of approved drugs for novel indications, announced today that Cidnee Vaykovich has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
“We continue to strengthen our management team in order to successfully position the Company for future growth,” said Pedro Lichtinger, Chief Executive Officer. “Cidnee brings a breadth of skills and experience and a proven track record.”
Vaykovich stated: “It’s an honor to be a part of this exceptional team committed to patients with unmet needs in hematology," she added, "Our pipeline is advancing rapidly and I look forward to supporting Starton’s continued growth and success.”
Ms. Vaykovich joined Starton in 2017 and previously served as Director of Operations. In her newly expanded role, Ms. Vaykovich will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing and product development, corporate and business development, investor and public relations and human resources. She will continue to serve as Secretary of the Board of Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Western University and a Master of Management from Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.
About Starton Therapeutics
A clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming standard of care therapeutics. Starton uses proven continuous delivery technology with proprietary drivers to obtain new indications or develop on-label superiority for patients with hematological malignancies. To learn more, visit www.startontx.com
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