IGC Pharma (IGC): Healthcare Leader Terry Lierman Joins Board to Advance Alzheimer’s Pipeline
March 12 2024 - 3:00PM
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IGC Pharma, Inc. (“IGC Pharma,” “IGC,” or the “Company”) (NYSE
American: IGC) today announced that it has appointed Terry Lierman
as an independent director to its board of directors.
Mr. Lierman is currently Co-Chair of the Board of Advisors at
the Institute of Human Virology (IHV), a center in the U.S. focused
on accelerating the discovery of diagnostics and therapeutics for
deadly viral and immune disorders and a member of the Board of
Visitors at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the
University of Wisconsin, his alma mater. Terry founded the
Children’s Research Institute, one of America's top children’s
research programs, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN),
and the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS). In
addition, from 1987 to 1999, he served as a director/trustee of the
NY Life-Mainstay Funds. His distinguished career includes serving
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as the chief
administrator for drug research and development at the National
Cancer Institute (NCI), and as the Staff Director for the Committee
on Appropriations at the U.S. Senate and the Chief of Staff and
White House liaison to the U.S. House of Representative’s Majority
Leader.
Ram Mukunda, CEO of IGC Pharma, commented, “With his track
record of execution and extensive experience in health care, Mr.
Lierman will undoubtedly bring invaluable insights and strategic
guidance to IGC Pharma. His appointment is pivotal for our Company
as we advance our Phase 2 trial investigating IGC- AD1 as a
treatment for agitation in dementia in Alzheimer’s and prepare our
second AD candidate, TGR-63, for a Phase 1 clinical trial. We are
eager to leverage Mr. Lierman’s expertise as we continue our
mission to develop innovative therapeutics to address critical
unmet medical needs.”
Terry Lierman stated, “I am honored to be part of a company
developing non-invasive solutions to address the challenges of
Alzheimer’s disease and related central nervous system disorders. I
am deeply impressed by IGC Pharma’s commitment to advancing
research and development efforts, as evidenced by the ongoing Phase
2 trial of IGC-AD1 for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease, the
preclinical analysis of TGR-63, and the Company’s artificial
intelligence (AI) initiatives. The Company's dedication to
improving the quality of life for millions affected by Alzheimer’s
aligns perfectly with my lifelong passion for advancing healthcare
initiatives. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team
at IGC Pharma to drive forward the mission of bringing
transformative therapies to patients in need.”
About IGC Pharma Inc. (IGC):
IGC Pharma Inc. (IGC) is at the forefront of the fight against
Alzheimer's disease, developing innovative solutions to address
this devastating illness. The company's mission is to transform the
landscape of Alzheimer's treatment with a robust pipeline of five
promising drug candidates. IGC-AD1 and LMP target the hallmarks of
Alzheimer's disease, including neuroinflammation, Aβ plaques, and
neurofibrillary tangles. IGC-AD1 is currently undergoing a Phase 2b
clinical trial for agitation in dementia associated with
Alzheimer's (clinicaltrials.gov, CT05543681). TGR-63 disrupts the
progression of Alzheimer's by targeting Aβ plaques. IGC-M3,
currently in preclinical development, aims to inhibit the
aggregation of Aβ plaques, potentially impacting early-stage
Alzheimer's. IGC-1C, also in preclinical stages, targets tau
protein and neurofibrillary tangles, representing a
forward-thinking approach to Alzheimer's therapy. In addition to
its drug development pipeline, IGC Pharma is actively leveraging
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Alzheimer's research. Their AI
projects encompass various areas, including clinical trial
optimization and early detection of Alzheimer's.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based largely on IGC Pharma’s
expectations and are subject to several risks and uncertainties,
certain of which are beyond IGC Pharma’s control. Actual results
could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a
result of, among other factors, the Company’s failure or inability
to commercialize one or more of the Company’s products or
technologies, including the products or formulations described in
this release, or failure to obtain regulatory approval for the
products or formulations, where required, or government regulations
affecting AI or the AI algorithms not working as intended or
producing accurate predictions; general economic conditions that
are less favorable than expected; the FDA’s general position
regarding cannabis- and hemp-based products; and other factors,
many of which are discussed in IGC Pharma’s U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings. IGC Pharma incorporates by
reference the human trial disclosures and Risk Factors identified
in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on July 7,
2023, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
February 14, 2024, as if fully incorporated and restated herein.
Considering these risks and uncertainties, there can be no
assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this
release will occur.
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