Atossa Therapeutics Congratulates Board Director Dr. Tessa Cigler and Weill Cornell Medicine on CDC Grant to Enhance Breast Cancer Care

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Atossa Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ATOS) announces that board director Dr. Tessa Cigler and Weill Cornell Medicine have been awarded a $2.3 million CDC grant over five years. The grant aims to improve breast cancer care for young patients across New York City, focusing on equitable access, quality of life, and survival outcomes.

Dr. Cigler, who serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-principal investigator, will collaborate with Dr. Vered Stearns to enhance care coordination and provide culturally relevant resources. The initiative specifically targets patients from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, implementing interventions to optimize physical, emotional, and mental well-being for both patients and caregivers.

SEATTLE, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) (“Atossa” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, extends its sincere congratulations to Dr. Tessa Cigler, esteemed Board Director at Atossa and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and the Weill Cornell Medicine team for being awarded a five-year, $2.3 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant will fund initiatives aimed at improving equitable access to care, quality of life, and survival outcomes for young breast cancer patients across New York City.

Dr. Cigler, who serves as co-principal investigator for the initiative, will work alongside Dr. Vered Stearns and a multidisciplinary team at Weill Cornell Medicine to address the unique needs of young breast cancer patients, particularly those from racially, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse backgrounds. The program will focus on enhancing care coordination, providing culturally relevant resources, and introducing targeted interventions to optimize physical, emotional, and mental well-being for patients and their caregivers.

"We are incredibly proud of Dr. Cigler’s dedication to advancing breast cancer care and her relentless pursuit of solutions that address health disparities," said Dr. Steven Quay, M.D., Ph.D., FCAP, CEO of Atossa Therapeutics. "Her leadership and expertise in clinical oncology have been invaluable to our board, and this achievement further underscores the national recognition her commitment to improving patient outcomes. Atossa fully supports initiatives that foster innovative and inclusive approaches to breast cancer treatment and survivorship."

Atossa Therapeutics applauds the collaborative efforts of Weill Cornell Medicine, community partners, and other academic institutions in striving for more equitable and effective breast cancer care. The Company looks forward to seeing the positive impact this initiative will have on the lives of young breast cancer patients and their families.

About Atossa Therapeutics

Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in areas of significant unmet medical need in oncology with a focus on using (Z)-endoxifen to prevent and treat breast cancer. For more information, please visit www.atossatherapeutics.com.

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Michael Parks, VP, Investor and Public Relations, 484-356-7105
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FAQ

What is the value and duration of the CDC grant received by Weill Cornell Medicine for ATOS board director Dr. Cigler's research?

The CDC grant awarded to Weill Cornell Medicine is valued at $2.3 million and spans over five years.

What are the main objectives of the CDC-funded breast cancer initiative involving ATOS director Dr. Cigler?

The initiative aims to improve equitable access to care, quality of life, and survival outcomes for young breast cancer patients across New York City, with a focus on patients from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How will the CDC grant for ATOS director Dr. Cigler's research be implemented at Weill Cornell Medicine?

The grant will fund enhanced care coordination, culturally relevant resources, and targeted interventions to optimize physical, emotional, and mental well-being for patients and their caregivers.

Who are the key investigators in the CDC-funded breast cancer research program at Weill Cornell Medicine?

Dr. Tessa Cigler, who is also an Atossa Therapeutics board director, serves as co-principal investigator alongside Dr. Vered Stearns.