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Relmada Therapeutics Appoints Urology Expert Raj S. Pruthi, MD as CMO-Urology

Core Viewpoint - Relmada Therapeutics has appointed Dr. Raj S. Pruthi as Chief Medical Officer-Urology to advance the development of NDV-01, a novel therapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), with a Phase 3 trial expected to begin in the first half of 2026 [2][4]. Company Overview - Relmada Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on innovative therapies for oncology and central nervous system conditions [11]. - The lead program, NDV-01, is designed for the treatment of NMIBC and aims to address significant unmet medical needs in this area [11]. Appointment of Dr. Raj S. Pruthi - Dr. Pruthi brings over 25 years of experience in urologic oncology, clinical trials, and robotic surgery, having previously served as Chief Medical Officer at enGene Holdings Inc. and Global Medical Affairs leader at Johnson and Johnson [3][5]. - His expertise includes developing practice guidelines for NMIBC and executing global clinical studies for bladder cancer treatments [3][6]. NDV-01 Program - NDV-01 is a sustained-release formulation of gemcitabine and docetaxel, designed for intravesical administration, allowing for gradual drug release over 10 days [9]. - The formulation aims to enhance local exposure while minimizing systemic toxicity and is designed for in-office administration in under 10 minutes without the need for anesthesia [9]. - Positive initial Phase 2 data presented at the AUA 2025 indicated impressive response rates and favorable tolerability for NDV-01 [4][10]. Market Opportunity - NMIBC accounts for approximately 75% of all bladder cancer cases, with a high recurrence rate of 50-75% over seven years, indicating a significant market opportunity for effective treatments [10]. - With over 600,000 prevalent cases in the U.S. and limited treatment options, NDV-01 has the potential to serve as a frontline or salvage therapy across multiple NMIBC subtypes [10].