Allarity Therapeutics, Inc, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing personalized cancer treatments, announced several leadership appointments to accelerate its clinical and strategic development.
To further advance its clinical development efforts, Allarity has appointed Jeremy R. Graff, Ph.D., as President and Chief Development Officer. Dr. Graff, who has been a consultant to the Company since December 2023, will now take on a more formal leadership role. He brings over 25 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, with a distinguished track record in the development of targeted cancer therapies. During his nearly 17-year tenure at Eli Lilly and Company, Dr. Graff established and led the translational oncology group, advancing 31 clinical assets in the company’s oncology portfolio. Dr. Graff also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of IN8bio, Inc., a member of the Board of Trustees for the Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory, and is on the Scientific Advisory Board of Avicenna Biosciences, Inc. Dr. Graff’s contributions to the field of oncology are highlighted by his numerous patents and more than 60 publications, which have garnered over 22,000 citations. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In his new role at Allarity, Dr. Graff will continue to oversee the Company’s clinical development programs, including the advancement of its dual PARP and Tankyrase inhibitor, stenoparib, alongside Allarity’s Drug Response Predictor (DRP®) companion diagnostic.
Dr. Graff commented, “I am honored to take on the role of President and Chief Development Officer at Allarity Therapeutics. Having worked closely with the team over the past year, I’ve seen firsthand the tremendous potential of stenoparib, especially when combined with the DRP. I look forward to continuing to drive our clinical programs forward, leveraging our innovative approach to personalized cancer treatment. Together, we will work to bring new therapies to patients who urgently need them.”
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Additionally, Allarity is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Iglesias, M.D., as Consultant Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Iglesias, with over 35 years of global experience in the pharmaceutical industry, will significantly enhance the Company’s expertise in oncology clinical development. His appointment comes as Allarity accelerates the stenoparib program’s path toward regulatory approval for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.
Dr. Iglesias has had a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years, working with both large pharma and biotech companies. His career includes leadership roles at Biothera, Boston Biomedical, Celgene Corporation, and Eli Lilly and Company. At Celgene, Dr. Iglesias served as Vice President of Clinical Development, where he oversaw the Phase III development of Abraxane for pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and metastatic breast cancer. He has designed and led all phases of oncology clinical trials, including large Phase III registration studies involving over 2,000 patients. Throughout his career, Dr. Iglesias has made significant contributions to oncology research, with his work extensively published in oncology literature, amassing over 9,000 citations. Dr. Iglesias graduated from medical school in 1986, completed fellowships at both Duke University and University of Toronto, and spent two years working in oncology clinics and private oncology and hematology practice before transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry.
Dr. Iglesias commented, “I am excited to join Allarity Therapeutics as Consultant Chief Medical Officer at this crucial time for the company. With over three decades in oncology drug development, I’m eager to contribute to the advancement of stenoparib and help navigate its path toward regulatory approval. I believe in the potential of this innovative therapy to make a significant difference for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and I look forward to working with the Allarity team to explore its broader applications across other cancer types.”
SOURCE: GlobeNewswire