Lipella Pharmaceuticals (LIPO) CMO and board member Michael Chancellor to retire

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that Dr. Michael ChancellorOctober 3, 2025, with the retirement to be effective on December 4, 2025. The company states that Dr. Chancellor’s decision to retire did not result from any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly leadership transition rather than a dispute-driven departure.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 3, 2025

Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41575		20-2388040
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7800 Susquehanna St., Suite 505 Pittsburgh, PA		15208
(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)		(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 894-1853

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 3, 2025, Dr. Michael Chancellor notified Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from his positions as the Company’s Chief Medical Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 4, 2025. Dr. Chancellor’s decision to retire did not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 9, 2025	Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc.
	By:	/s/ Jonathan Kaufman
		Name: Jonathan Kaufman Title: Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LIPO) disclose?

Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. disclosed that Dr. Michael Chancellor will retire from his roles as Chief Medical Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective December 4, 2025.

When will Dr. Michael Chancellor’s retirement from Lipella Pharmaceuticals (LIPO) become effective?

Dr. Michael Chancellor’s retirement from Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. will become effective on December 4, 2025.

Did Dr. Michael Chancellor’s retirement at Lipella Pharmaceuticals (LIPO) involve any disagreement with the company?

No. Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. states that Dr. Chancellor’s decision to retire did not result from any disagreement concerning the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

What positions is Dr. Michael Chancellor leaving at Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LIPO)?

Dr. Michael Chancellor is retiring from his positions as Chief Medical Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc.

On what date did Lipella Pharmaceuticals (LIPO) receive notice of Dr. Chancellor’s planned retirement?

Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. received notice of Dr. Michael Chancellor’s planned retirement on October 3, 2025.

Which executive signed the Lipella Pharmaceuticals (LIPO) report about Dr. Chancellor’s retirement?

The report was signed by Jonathan Kaufman, who is identified as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.