Curadh MTR debuts at BioEquity, Europe with New CEO and expanded leadership team

May 16, 2024 – Drug Discovery

14 May 2024 – Pennsylvania, US and Edinburgh, UK – Curadh MTR Inc, leading the development of second generation radiopharmaceuticals, designed to eradicate solid tumours, today announced its emergence from stealth with the appointment of Glenn Kazo as chief executive officer and Amrik Basran as chief scientific officer. 

At BioEquity Europe in San Sebastian, Spain (12-14 May), Curadh introduced its fully integrated transatlantic discovery, development, clinical and regulatory team that is advancing a pipeline of novel biological programs and several fast-to-clinic opportunities.  Based on recently completed Proof-of-Principle studies, first in human studies are anticipated in 2025-26.

Commenting on the appointments, Curadh Founder and CMO, Dr Alison Armour, who was responsible for the clinical development of PSMA617, the pioneering radiopharmaceutical for prostate cancer, said “Curadh’s focus has been on innovation within the radiopharmaceutical space by targeting new targets with new radioisotopes based on a strong foundation of radiobiological science.  We are an exceptional team of experienced scientists and company builders with a proven track record in drug development spanning oncology, radiopharmaceuticals and biologics.  Glenn has built several biotech organisations based on innovative platform technologies, and I am delighted to have him lead our efforts.  Amrik is one of the most talented developers of biological-based therapies I know, and his expertise in advancing molecules from the bench to the clinic will form the basis for our expanding pipeline. Both will be integral to our goal of building the leading 2nd generation radiopharmaceutical Company.”

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