TransCode Therapeutics Appoints Zdravka Medarova, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer
TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAZ) has appointed Dr. Zdravka Medarova as Chief Technology Officer, effective October 1, 2021. A scientific co-founder, Dr. Medarova has been on the advisory board since 2016 and brings expertise in RNA oncology, specifically in developing nanotechnology for RNA delivery. Her leadership is expected to enhance the TTX delivery platform, pivotal for TransCode's cancer treatment innovations. The company focuses on treating metastatic cancers, which account for approximately 90% of cancer deaths globally, with potential first-in-human studies ahead.
- Dr. Zdravka Medarova's appointment as CTO brings extensive expertise in RNA oncology and nanotechnology.
- Medarova's prior experience and contributions will strengthen TransCode's TTX delivery platform for cancer therapeutics.
- The company's lead candidate, TTX-MC138, targets metastatic cancer effectively, addressing a critical area in cancer treatment.
- The company faces significant risks associated with drug discovery and development.
- There is uncertainty regarding the outcomes of planned clinical trials, which could affect future progress and funding.
“We are delighted to welcome Zdravka as a full-time member of the TransCode team,” said
Dr. Medarova joins TransCode from
Dr. Medrova obtained a B.A. in pre-medicine from the
“As one of TransCode’s scientific co-founders, in addition to supporting the company as a researcher and advisor, I have had significant exposure to the company’s TTX delivery platform and lead candidate, TTX-MC138,” said Dr. Medarova. “Across this experience, I believe TransCode’s approach may finally solve the persistent challenge of RNA delivery in oncology with the potential for tremendous patient impact. I am eager to join TransCode at this important time in the company’s growth, with first-in-human studies and clinical assessment on the horizon, to help bring TransCode’s technology to its fullest potential.”
Dr. Medarova has been invited to present at the upcoming
About
TransCode is an emerging RNA oncology company created on the belief that cancer can be defeated through the intelligent design and effective delivery of RNA therapeutics. The Company has created a platform of drug candidates designed to target a variety of tumor types with the objective of significantly improving patient outcomes. The Company’s lead therapeutic candidate, TTX-MC138, is focused on treating metastatic cancer, which causes approximately
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements concerning the therapeutic potential of TTX-MC138 and statements concerning TransCode’s development programs and TTX technology platform generally. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk associated with drug discovery and development; the risk that the results of our planned clinical trials will not be consistent with our pre-clinical studies or expectations; risks associated with the timing and outcome of TransCode's planned regulatory submissions; risks associated with TransCode’s planned clinical trials for its product candidates; risks associated with obtaining, maintaining and protecting intellectual property; risks associated with TransCode’s ability to enforce its patents against infringers and defend its patent portfolio against challenges from third parties; the risk of competition from other companies developing products for similar uses; risks associated with TransCode’s financial condition and its need to obtain additional funding to support its business activities, including TransCode’s ability to continue as a going concern; risks associated with TransCode’s dependence on third parties; and risks associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause TransCode’s actual results to differ from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in TransCode’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
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