A.P. Pharma Names New Vice President of Clinical Development.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif. -- A.P. Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :APPA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that Anastassios D. Retzios, Ph.D. has joined the Company in the newly created position of Vice President of Clinical Development, reporting to Gregory Turnbull, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Retzios has more than 18 years of experience in a wide range of clinical and regulatory matters, most recently as Director of Global Clinical Research and Development at Baxter BioScience. Previously he served in senior clinical positions at Questcor Pharmaceuticals and Alpha Therapeutic Corporation. In commenting on the appointment of Dr. Retzios, Mr. Turnbull said "we are delighted to have Anastassios on our team. The experience and expertise he brings to us will be of paramount importance as we pursue our pivotal phase 3 clinical trial phase 3 clinical trial Phase 3 study. See Phase study. for APF APF, n the abbreviation for acidulated phosphate fluoride. 530." APF530 is the Company's lead compound for the prevention of both acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting Nausea and Vomiting Definition Nausea is the sensation of being about to vomit. Vomiting, or emesis, is the expelling of undigested food through the mouth. . About A.P. Pharma A.P. Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of ethical (prescription) pharmaceuticals utilizing its proprietary polymer-based drug delivery systems. The Company's primary focus is the development and commercialization of its bioerodible injectable in·ject·a·ble adj. Capable of being injected. Used of a drug. n. A drug or medicine that can be injected. and implantable systems under the trade name Biochronomer[TM]. Initial target areas of application for the Company's drug delivery technology include anti-nausea, pain management, anti-inflammation and DNA/RNAI applications. For further information visit the Company's web site at www.appharma.com. |
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