Palisade Bio Appoints Leading Global IBD Experts, Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet, MD, PhD and David T. Rubin, MD, to Its Clinical Advisory Board

Core Insights - Palisade Bio has appointed Dr. Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet and Dr. David T. Rubin to its Clinical Advisory Board, enhancing its clinical strategy as it advances PALI-2108 towards Phase 2 development in ulcerative colitis and fibrostenotic Crohn's disease [1][2] Company Overview - Palisade Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrugs aimed at targeted delivery to the terminal ileum and colon [1][10] - The lead program, PALI-2108, is designed for once-daily oral administration and is pharmacologically inactive until it reaches the lower intestine, where it is activated by bacterial enzymes [9][11] Clinical Development - PALI-2108 has shown a 100% clinical response in a Phase 1b trial for ulcerative colitis, with no serious adverse events reported [11] - The company plans to submit an IND for a Phase 2 clinical study in ulcerative colitis in the first half of 2026, focusing on clinical remission and pharmacodynamic biomarkers over a 12-week period [1][12] Advisory Board Expertise - Dr. Peyrin-Biroulet is a leading authority in inflammatory bowel disease, with over 1200 peer-reviewed publications and significant roles in major IBD organizations [4][5] - Dr. Rubin is recognized for his expertise in clinical trial design and has been instrumental in the development of numerous approved IBD therapies [7][8]