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Serina Therapeutics Appoints Stephen Brannan, M.D. to Board of Directors
Globenewswire· 2025-05-22 20:50
Company Overview - Serina Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing a pipeline of drug candidates for neurological diseases and other indications, utilizing its proprietary POZ Platform for drug optimization [5]. Leadership Appointment - Dr. Stephen Brannan has been appointed to the Board of Directors, bringing over 30 years of experience in neuroscience and neuropsychiatry drug development [2][3]. - Dr. Brannan previously served as Chief Medical Officer at Karuna Therapeutics, where he led the clinical strategy for KarXT, a groundbreaking therapy for schizophrenia that contributed to Karuna's $14 billion acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2024 [2][3]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to advance long-acting treatments for movement disorders and other CNS conditions, aligning with Dr. Brannan's expertise in designing data-driven clinical trials and understanding patient and commercial needs [3]. Previous Experience - Dr. Brannan has held senior roles at Takeda, Novartis, Cyberonics (now LivaNova), and Eli Lilly, directing clinical development programs in various CNS conditions [3]. - He is a founding member of the CNS Summit Leadership Council and has served on the Executive Committee of the International Society for CNS Clinical Trials and Methodology (ISCTM) [3]. Board Changes - Remy Gross has departed from the Board of Directors, with the company expressing gratitude for his contributions during its transition from a private to a public entity [5].