First Wave BioPharma CEO James Sapirstein to Moderate Panel Discussion at Longwood Healthcare Leaders Fall Webconference

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First Wave BioPharma (NASDAQ: FWBI) announced that its CEO, James Sapirstein, will moderate a panel on drug development at the Longwood Healthcare Leaders Fall Webconference on September 22, 2022. The panel, titled “Accelerating Drug Development,” includes leaders from several biotech firms, focusing on innovation in drug development for gastrointestinal diseases. First Wave BioPharma is advancing clinical programs targeting gastrointestinal disorders, utilizing proprietary technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes.

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• CEO James Sapirstein to moderate a key panel discussion, increasing visibility and potential collaborations.
• Panel includes notable experts from leading biotech companies, enhancing First Wave's network and credibility.

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ: FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that James Sapirstein, Chairman, President, and CEO of First Wave BioPharma, will moderate a panel discussion on drug development during the Longwood Healthcare Leaders Fall Webconference taking place September 21-22, 2022.

The panel, titled, “Accelerating Drug Development,” will include Christian Antoni, Chief Development Officer, EQRx; Matt Gevaert, CEO, Kiyatec; Priya Singhal, Interim Head of R&D, SVP, Global Head, Safety & Regulatory Sciences, Biogen; and Pamela Stetkiewicz, Chief Operating Officer, Arbor Biotechnologies.

Details of the panel discussion are as follows:

Event:	Longwood Healthcare Leaders Fall Webconference
Panel:	Accelerating Drug Development
Date:	Thursday, September 22, 2022
Time:	8:50 am, ET
Location:	www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com

About First Wave BioPharma, Inc.
First Wave BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The Company is currently advancing a therapeutic development pipeline with multiple clinical stage programs built around its two proprietary technologies – the biologic adrulipase, a recombinant lipase enzyme designed to enable the digestion of fats and other nutrients, and niclosamide, an oral small molecule with anti-inflammatory properties. First Wave is advancing two Phase 2 clinical programs built around adrulipase for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (FW-EPI) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). In developing adrulipase, First Wave is seeking to provide CF and CP patients with a safe and effective therapy to control EPI that is non-animal derived and offers the potential to dramatically reduce their daily pill burden. The company is also advancing multiple programs involving niclosamide, including FW-UP for ulcerative proctitis and ulcerative proctosigmoiditis, FW-UC for ulcerative colitis, and FW-CD for Crohn’s disease. First Wave BioPharma is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. For more information visit www.firstwavebio.com.

About Longwood Healthcare Leaders:
Longwood Healthcare Leaders meetings bring together leading biotech and pharma CEOs, heads of R&D, top academics, and healthcare investors for off-the-record discussions to drive transparency and collaboration in order to accelerate the translation of discoveries into medicines to help patients. Substantial donations enabled by these meetings benefit several charities. To learn more about the event, view the agenda, and request an invitation, visit www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com. Meetings are invitation-only.

For more information:
First Wave BioPharma, Inc.
777 Yamato Road, Suite 502
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 589-7020
info@firstwavebio.com

Media contact:
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
David Schemelia
(609) 468-9325
dschemelia@tiberend.com

FAQ

What is the date of the Longwood Healthcare Leaders Fall Webconference for First Wave BioPharma?

The Longwood Healthcare Leaders Fall Webconference will take place on September 22, 2022.

Who is moderating the drug development panel at the webconference?

James Sapirstein, Chairman, President, and CEO of First Wave BioPharma, will moderate the panel.

What is the focus of the panel discussion moderated by James Sapirstein?

The focus of the panel discussion is on "Accelerating Drug Development."

What is First Wave BioPharma's stock symbol?

First Wave BioPharma is traded under the stock symbol FWBI.