Dr. James Orbinski Joins Onco-Innovations' Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board to Bolster Company's Mission
Onco-Innovations (OTCQB:ONNVF) has announced the appointment of Dr. James Orbinski to its Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board. Dr. Orbinski, a former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is notable for accepting the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999.
Currently a Full Professor at Temerty School of Medicine and the University of Toronto, Dr. Orbinski brings extensive experience in global health and humanitarian medicine. He was the founding Director of the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research and co-chaired MSF's Neglected Diseases Working Group. His work with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) has led to the development of 13 treatments for 6 deadly diseases since 2003.
An Officer of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross, Dr. Orbinski will provide strategic insight for Onco's scientific programs and global oncology innovations.
Onco-Innovations (OTCQB:ONNVF) ha annunciato la nomina del Dott. James Orbinski nel suo Comitato Scientifico e Clinico Consultivo. Il Dott. Orbinski, ex Presidente Internazionale di Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), è noto per aver ritirato il Premio Nobel per la Pace a nome di MSF nel 1999.
Attualmente Professore Ordinario presso la Temerty School of Medicine e l'Università di Toronto, il Dott. Orbinski porta con sé una vasta esperienza in salute globale e medicina umanitaria. È stato il Direttore fondatore dell'Istituto Dahdaleh per la Ricerca sulla Salute Globale e ha co-presieduto il Gruppo di Lavoro sulle Malattie Neglette di MSF. Il suo lavoro con la Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) ha portato allo sviluppo di 13 trattamenti per 6 malattie mortali dal 2003.
Ufficiale dell'Ordine del Canada e insignito della Croce al Merito, il Dott. Orbinski fornirà una visione strategica per i programmi scientifici di Onco e le innovazioni oncologiche a livello globale.
Onco-Innovations (OTCQB:ONNVF) ha anunciado el nombramiento del Dr. James Orbinski en su Junta Asesora Científica y Clínica. El Dr. Orbinski, ex Presidente Internacional de Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF), es reconocido por aceptar el Premio Nobel de la Paz en nombre de MSF en 1999.
Actualmente Profesor Titular en la Temerty School of Medicine y la Universidad de Toronto, el Dr. Orbinski aporta una amplia experiencia en salud global y medicina humanitaria. Fue el director fundador del Instituto Dahdaleh para la Investigación en Salud Global y copresidió el Grupo de Trabajo de Enfermedades Desatendidas de MSF. Su trabajo con la Iniciativa de Medicamentos para Enfermedades Desatendidas (DNDi) ha llevado al desarrollo de 13 tratamientos para 6 enfermedades mortales desde 2003.
Oficial de la Orden de Canadá y galardonado con la Cruz al Servicio Meritorio, el Dr. Orbinski proporcionará una visión estratégica para los programas científicos de Onco y las innovaciones oncológicas a nivel global.
Onco-Innovations (OTCQB:ONNVF)는 제임스 오빈스키 박사를 과학 및 임상 자문위원회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 오빈스키 박사는 국경없는의사회(MSF)의 전 국제 회장으로, 1999년 MSF를 대표하여 노벨 평화상을 수상한 바 있습니다.
현재 토론토 대학교 테머티 의과대학의 정교수인 오빈스키 박사는 글로벌 보건 및 인도주의 의학 분야에서 풍부한 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 다할레 글로벌 보건 연구소의 초대 소장이었으며, MSF의 소외 질병 워킹 그룹 공동 의장을 역임했습니다. 2003년 이후 소외 질병 치료제 개발을 위한 DNDi(소외 질병 의약품 이니셔티브)와의 협력으로 6가지 치명적 질병에 대한 13개의 치료제를 개발했습니다.
캐나다 훈장 오피서이자 공로 메달 수상자인 오빈스키 박사는 온코의 과학 프로그램과 글로벌 암 혁신에 전략적 통찰을 제공할 예정입니다.
Onco-Innovations (OTCQB:ONNVF) a annoncé la nomination du Dr James Orbinski à son Conseil consultatif scientifique et clinique. Ancien président international de Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), le Dr Orbinski est connu pour avoir accepté le Prix Nobel de la Paix au nom de MSF en 1999.
Actuellement professeur titulaire à la Temerty School of Medicine et à l'Université de Toronto, le Dr Orbinski apporte une vaste expérience en santé mondiale et en médecine humanitaire. Il a été le directeur fondateur de l'Institut Dahdaleh pour la recherche en santé mondiale et a coprésidé le groupe de travail sur les maladies négligées de MSF. Son travail avec l'Initiative Médicaments pour les Maladies Négligées (DNDi) a permis le développement de 13 traitements pour 6 maladies mortelles depuis 2003.
Officier de l'Ordre du Canada et récipiendaire de la Croix du service méritoire, le Dr Orbinski apportera un éclairage stratégique aux programmes scientifiques d'Onco et aux innovations en oncologie à l'échelle mondiale.
Onco-Innovations (OTCQB:ONNVF) hat die Ernennung von Dr. James Orbinski in seinen Wissenschaftlichen und Klinischen Beirat bekanntgegeben. Dr. Orbinski, ehemaliger Internationaler Präsident von Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), ist bekannt dafür, 1999 den Friedensnobelpreis im Namen von MSF entgegengenommen zu haben.
Derzeit ist er ordentlicher Professor an der Temerty School of Medicine und der Universität Toronto und bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen in globaler Gesundheit und humanitärer Medizin mit. Er war Gründungsdirektor des Dahdaleh-Instituts für Globale Gesundheitsforschung und Co-Vorsitzender der Arbeitsgruppe für Vernachlässigte Krankheiten bei MSF. Seine Arbeit mit der Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) führte seit 2003 zur Entwicklung von 13 Behandlungen für 6 tödliche Krankheiten.
Als Offizier des Order of Canada und Träger des Meritorious Service Cross wird Dr. Orbinski strategische Einblicke für Oncos wissenschaftliche Programme und globale Innovationen in der Onkologie liefern.
- Addition of highly credentialed advisor with Nobel Peace Prize association
- Strategic expertise in global health systems and medical innovation
- Proven track record in developing treatments through DNDi (13 treatments for 6 diseases)
- None.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited(CSE:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF) (Frankfurt:W1H,WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James Orbinski as a member of the Company's Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board.
A former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Dr. Orbinski accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999. He has provided medical humanitarian relief in complex emergencies including war, famine, epidemic disease, and genocide, and has held leadership roles in some of the world's most impactful global health initiatives.[1]
With his extensive background in global health, humanitarian medicine, and health systems leadership, Dr. Orbinski is expected to provide strategic insight and guidance as the Company advances its scientific programs and explores opportunities to expand the global impact of its oncology innovations.
Dr. Orbinski is currently Full Professor at Temerty School of Medicine, and at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.[2] He was the founding Director of the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research at York University, which focused on use of disease modelling and AI for COVID in Africa and for clinical public health priority setting globally, and on modelling the health impacts of climate change. [3] He co-chaired the MSF Neglected Diseases Working Group, and its Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi), a globally successful product development partnership focused on medicines and health care technologies for neglected diseases of the Global South. Since 2003, the DNDi has developed 13 treatments for 6 deadly diseases. He also co-founded Dignitas International, a hybrid academic NGO focused on clinical and health systems research for community based clinical care for people with HIV and TB in the Global South. He was a member of the Program Advisory Council, for Grand Challenges Canada, and its Chair of the Humanitarian Grand Challenges Sub-Committee. In addition, he was the subject of the award-winning feature documentary "Triage: Dr. James Orbinski's Humanitarian Dilemma", which explores the moral and ethical challenges of humanitarian medicine.
He is the best-selling author of An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarianism in the Twenty-First Century, an award-winning book that examines the political and ethical realities of providing care in the world's most challenging crisis zones. [4]
Dr. Orbinski has served on the boards and advisory councils of numerous organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes and access to essential medicines. His work has helped launch new treatments for neglected tropical diseases and strengthen healthcare delivery in underserved communities globally, including work with Indigenous communities in Canada.[5]
Dr. Orbinski is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross for his medical work during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He holds a BSc from Trent University, an MD from McMaster University, and an MA in International Relations from the University of Toronto.[6]
"We are honoured to welcome Dr. Orbinski to Onco-Innovations. His unparalleled experience in global health, humanitarian medicine, and health systems innovation brings a unique and invaluable perspective to our work. Dr. Orbinski's lifelong commitment to equity and transformative health solutions aligns deeply with our mission to pioneer breakthroughs in cancer care and improve outcomes for patients around the world," stated Thomas O'Shaughnessy, CEO of Onco-Innovations.
About Onco-Innovations Limited
Onco-Innovations is a Canadian-based company dedicated to cancer research and treatment, specializing in oncology. Onco's mission is to prevent and cure cancer through pioneering research and innovative solutions. The company has secured an exclusive worldwide license to patented technology that targets solid tumours, setting new standards in cancer treatment. Onco's commitment to excellence and innovation drives it to develop advanced therapies that improve patient outcomes and offer hope in the fight against cancer.
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[2] https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/person/james-j-orbinski
[4] https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/person/james-j-orbinski
[6] Ibid
SOURCE: Onco-Innovations Limited
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