On September 13, 2018 ProMIS Neurosciences, Inc. (TSX: PMN; OTCQB: ARFXF), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of antibody therapeutics selectively targeting toxic oligomers implicated in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, reported the appointment of James Kupiec, MD, to the position of Chief Medical Officer (Press release, ProMIS Neurosciences, SEP 13, 2018, View Source [SID1234529443]). In this newly created role, reporting to both the Executive Chairman and CEO, Dr. Kupiec will lead ProMIS’ clinical development programs, in particular the initiation of clinical trials of PMN310 for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the second half of 2019.
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"We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Kupiec to our senior management team," said ProMIS Executive Chairman, Eugene Williams. "Jim’s expertise and experience as an accomplished leader of clinical development programs in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders will be a great source of strength for ProMIS. He will not only provide outstanding clinical trial leadership but will also play a significant role in interaction with regulatory authorities, key neuroscience opinion leaders and potential pharmaceutical partners."
Dr. Kupiec is a physician-scientist with over two decades of broad, hands-on experience in translational, early- and late-stage neuroscience drug development in the pharmaceutical industry.
"I am thrilled to join the ProMIS leadership team at this critical stage," said Dr. Kupiec. "ProMIS’ innovative approach selectively targeting toxic oligomers for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders is unique and provides a real opportunity for transformative, novel therapies. I am delighted to contribute to the advancement of the ProMIS clinical pipeline."
Dr. Kupiec most recently served as VP, Global Clinical Leader for Parkinson’s Disease, and Clinical Head of the Neuroscience Research Unit in Cambridge for Pfizer, Inc. He joined Pfizer in 2000 after seven years at Sanofi-Synthelabo, and two years with Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals. During his career at Pfizer, he had extensive governance, business development, alliance and leadership responsibilities. Much of his work during the last decade has focused on developing potential disease modifying and symptomatic therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, including monoclonal antibodies. As project leader and Clinical Head, Dr. Kupiec created and implemented global drug development strategies, met with worldwide regulatory authorities, and chaired numerous joint development committees with other pharmaceutical companies.
He earned his BS with Honors in Biochemistry at Stony Brook University and his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine, and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.