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GENOA, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IAMA Therapeutics, a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to make a difference in the lives of children affected by brain disorders, today announced the addition of Paul Frohna M.D., Ph.D., PharmD, Pierandrea Muglia, M.D. and Elaine Wirrell, M.D., to its Scientific Advisory Board. “We are pleased and honored to welcome Dr. Frohna, Dr. Muglia and Dr. Wirrell to our SAB, where they’ll be joining a distinguished group of scientific thought leaders and industry experts committed to the development of innovative medicines for neurological conditions, including epilepsies and autism,” said Andrea P. Malizia, Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer at IAMA Therapeutics. “Dr. Frohna has extensive experience guiding companies in bringing medicines into and through clinical studies, Dr. Muglia has diverse experience across both the business and R&D sides of the biotech industry and Dr. Wirrell brings deep expertise in pediatric neurological conditions. We’re excited to have them on board as we seek to advance our multi-program pipeline of drug candidates and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with brain disorders.” Paul Frohna, M.D., Ph.D., PharmD – Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research and Development at ImCheck Therapeutics Dr. Frohna is the Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research and Development at ImCheck Therapeutics. Before joining ImCheck, Dr. Frohna was Chief Medical Officer at Bioniz Therapeutics, where he led clinical and regulatory affairs functions and was responsible for the operational oversight of the Company’s clinical programs in T-cell leukemia and lymphoma and autoimmune diseases. Before this role, Dr. Frohna was the Vice President of Clinical Development and Translational Medicine at Receptos Inc. Prior to Receptos, he served as the Chief Medical Officer of ProFibrix, Inc. and previously held senior clinical development positions at Fibrogen and Genentech. He is an independent director on the board of Accure Therapeutics, a Barcelona-based, clinical-stage private biotech developing first-in-class neurotherapeutics. Dr. Frohna received his pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and his M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Pierandrea Muglia, M.D. – CNS Early Clinical Development Executive and Entrepreneur Dr. Muglia has held numerous leadership and entrepreneurial roles across large and medium-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Most recently, Dr. Muglia served as Vice President and Head of Neurology Early Clinical Development at UCB Pharma, where he contributed to shaping the neurology strategy and pipeline organically and inorganically through assets and company acquisitions. Previously, Dr. Muglia served as CMO at Handl Therapeutics and was President and Founder of GRIN Therapeutics, a clinical stage company focused on developing a small molecule for a genetically defined orphan epilepsy syndrome. During his tenure with Academic Clinicians, prior to his biopharma career, Dr. Muglia served residence roles at the San Francisco Department of Public Health Child Psychiatry Services, was a Post-Doc MRC-Canada Fellow and Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Dr Muglia has over 100 publications in the field of neuropsychopharmacology, drug development, and human genetics in high impact journals and he is part of scientific advisory board and committees of not-for-profit initiatives and orphan disease patient advocacy associations. Dr. Muglia has advisory roles in several biotech companies developing novel therapeutics for CNS disorders, and is a Board member of Saniona AB, a Scandinavian public company active in developing new treatments for CNS indications. Elaine Wirrell, M.D. - Director of Pediatric Epilepsy and Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic Dr. Elaine Wirrell is the Chair and Professor of Child Neurology and Program Director of Child and Adolescent Neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed medical school at the University of British Columbia and her Pediatric Neurology training at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Wirrell is the past Co-chair of the Nosology and Status Epilepticus Task Force and a member of the Pediatrics Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy. She serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Epilepsy.com and is on the Medical Advisory Board for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation and the Lennox-Gastaut Foundation. Dr. Wirrell’s main research interests are early onset, medically intractable epilepsies, including developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, and epidemiology and comorbidities of pediatric epilepsy. She is the recipient of the 2021 Kiffin-Penry Award from the American Epilepsy Society and the 2016 Distinguished Clinician Award from the Mayo Clinic. About IAMA Therapeutics IAMA Therapeutics pushes the boundaries of neuroscience drug discovery to develop new therapeutic opportunities and make a difference in children affected by epilepsy, neurodevelopmental and cognitive disorders. IAMA Therapeutics is developing IAMA-6 for potentially treating drug-resistant epilepsies and rare syndromic forms of autism, in addition to chloride modulators targeting neuropsychiatric conditions characterized by cognitive impairment. For more information, please visit

The Accure Laser System is the next generation light-based platform for the treatment of acne. The Accure Laser is the first 1726nm-based laser platform with both FDA and CE Mark clearances. BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accure Acne, Inc. (), a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of acne, announced today it has received FDA clearance for its Accure Laser™ System to treat mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris. The Accure Laser System builds upon the unique selectivity of the 1726nm laser wavelength, adding proprietary technology to precisely control thermal gradient depth. This technology breakthrough is accomplished through a unique pulsing algorithm, integrated temperature monitoring, and precise automated control of the laser. Continue Reading In the U.S. alone, acne vulgaris affects more than 50 million teens and adults annually, making acne one of the most treated skin conditions by healthcare providers, with a market size of $4.27 billion in 20211. "I see this as a game-changer." Emil Tanghetti, M.D. of The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery in Sacramento, CA Tweet this "The Accure Laser System clearance is tremendously exciting for dermatologists and their patients. This platform is much more than the 1726nm wavelength laser that selectively targets sebaceous glands; this innovative intellectual property brings a new level of sophistication to energy-based devices targeting acne," commented Christopher Carlton, Accure Acne Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO. "Accure Acne was founded over seven years ago to develop this disruptive technology to address multiple clinical applications. We have carefully built a positive safety profile and strive for best-in-class clinical results." Accure's clinical and technical development teams represent an enduring collaboration of engineering acumen and clinical expertise, led by Prof. Rox Anderson, M.D., Co-Founder and Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of Accure. Dr. Anderson is an influential medical scientist and inventor dedicated to the field of light and energy-based devices used in dermatology, medical aesthetics, and various specialties. Dr. Anderson stated, "It has been my passion for two decades to bring lasting relief to acne sufferers throughout the world. The Accure Laser System is a significant leap forward, and I congratulate Accure in achieving this important milestone. " Fernanda Sakamoto, M.D, PhD, the lead author of the seminal research of 1726nm laser wavelength selectivity of sebaceous glands commented, "My experience is that this is significant. Acne is such a common disease and many patients can fail treatment because of lack of compliance or contraindications to conventional medicines. Having a new tool that can be used by a dermatologist in a controlled environment may improve the lives for so many patients." The lead clinician of the Accure Laser System's clinical development program is Emil A. Tanghetti, M.D. of The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery in Sacramento, CA (). Dr. Tanghetti said, "We see compelling histological evidence of sebaceous gland damage at depths unique to this device's mechanism of action. The technology is tremendously sophisticated, yet elegantly simple to use. I see this as a game-changer." Accure is proud to partner with Quanta System, S.p.A., based in Milan, Italy, and a subsidiary of the El.En. Group in Florence, Italy. Quanta has contributed substantial ideas, resources and expertise to the development of the Accure Laser. Paolo Salvadeo, PhD, General Manager of El.En. Group, commented, "Quanta is known globally as a leader in engineering, design, quality and precision of laser manufacturing. We are proud to be integral to the development of the Accure Laser System and look forward to cooperating with Accure on this very innovative solution for inflammatory acne." The company anticipates that the Accure Laser System will first be made available in a controlled, limited commercial release with selected board-certified dermatologists. 1 About Accure Acne, Inc. At Accure, we are wholly committed to developing revolutionary solutions to address acne. We know that acne can have a devastating social, psychological, physical and economic impact on patients around the world. We are pioneering transformative solutions that will answer this unmet need and have a positive and profound impact on patients and providers worldwide. Learn more about Accure and our commitment to addressing acne: About Quanta System, S.p.A Quanta System S.p.A. was founded in 1985. Today, with over thirty years of experience in the design of laser sources, laser systems and specific solutions for the OEM market, it is a global company founded on Italian creativity and research, but also on the use of world class design methodologies and components and American-style Oriented Marketing. Laser in our DNA is not just a marketing promise: it represents also a way of thinking, working, and creating values to be shared. It is a concrete and profound commitment, the corporate policy of an expert and determined group which makes technological research its own mission every day. Learn more about Quanta System: About The Wellman Center for Photomedicine The Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital is the world's largest academic research facility dedicated to investigating the effects of light on human biology and to the development of light-mediated, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. A pioneer in light-based biomedical research, the Center has been the source of many of the most successful transfers of this research to clinical applications. Learn more about The Wellman Center for Photomedicine: SOURCE Accure Acne, Inc.

BOULDER, Colo., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accure Acne, Inc. announced today that Samuel E. Navarro has joined Accure Acne's Board of Directors. Along with Chairman and Founder Christopher Carlton, Founder Ed Barbera, and Board Member Jeffrey O'Donnell Sr., Mr. Navarro brings strategic guidance for Accure's ongoing financial strategy, as well as the company's organization, commercialization and product development pathway. Accure Acne continues to focus on delivering a durable treatment for acne to patients and healthcare providers around the world. "The addition of Sam to our board exemplifies the strength of Accure considerably," said Mr. Carlton. "Sam's experience in the emerging growth medical device market, along with his experience in the financial markets with M&A and investment firms, and with his relationships in the industry, comes at a critical time for Accure." "The addition of Sam to our board exemplifies the strength of Accure considerably," Tweet this Mr. Navarro brings more than 30 years of Board, Executive and Investment Banking experience advising emerging growth medical device firms. "I am excited to join the Accure team", said Mr. Navarro. "One of the most common reason people visit a dermatologist is for the treatment of acne. In collaboration with Professor R. Rox Anderson, Accure Acne's vision of creating a durable treatment for acne, will radically transform how dermatologists can solve this unmet need. I believe the Accure technology is a novel, potentially ground breaking platform that targets a vast, global market." Currently, Mr. Navarro serves as managing partner of Gravitas Healthcare, LLC, a strategic advisory firm founded in October 2008. Gravitas Healthcare specializes in advising emerging growth medical device companies like Accure. Previously, Mr. Navarro served as managing director of Cowen & Co. and head of its medical technology investment banking initiatives. Prior to Cowen, he was at The Galleon Group running the Galleon Healthcare Fund as a senior portfolio manager. Prior to his tenure at The Galleon Group, Mr. Navarro was global head of healthcare investment banking at ING Barings. Mr. Navarro has also held senior medical technology equity research positions at UBS Securities, Furman Selz Inc. and Needham & Company. Mr. Navarro also serves as a director of Palette Life Sciences, Inc., a medical device company. Previously, Mr. Navarro served as a director of Artasis, Inc., BioSig Technologies, Inc., Fixes-4-Kids, Inc., Photomedex, Inc., Micro Therapeutics, Inc., all medical device companies, and also served as an advisory board member of OrthoPediatrics Corp., a worldwide leader in pediatric orthopedics. Mr. Navarro received an M.B.A. in finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a M.S. in engineering from Stanford University and a B.S. in engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. About Accure Acne, Inc. At Accure, we are wholly committed to developing revolutionary solutions to target acne. We know that acne can have a devastating social, psychological, physical and economic impact on patients around the world. We are developing transformative solutions that we believe will answer this unmet need and have a positive and profound impact on patients and providers worldwide. Learn more about Accure and our commitment to acne: SOURCE Accure Acne, Inc.