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Oncolytics Biotech Announces Leadership Change Amid CEO Departure

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Oncolytics Biotech Announces Leadership Change Amid CEO Departure

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Oncolytics Biotech ( (TSE:ONC) ) has provided an announcement.

On February 7, 2025, Oncolytics Biotech announced that CEO Matt Coffey, Ph.D., will not return following a medical leave due to health concerns. Dr. Coffey, a co-founder who played a pivotal role in advancing pelareorep from pre-clinical stages to successful Phase 2 studies, decided to step down as CEO. Wayne Pisano, Chair of the Board, will serve as Interim CEO while the company searches for a new leader to continue advancing its innovative cancer treatments. This leadership change marks a significant transition for Oncolytics as it continues to develop its promising therapeutic agent, pelareorep, in the oncology sector.

More about Oncolytics Biotech

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent for oncology. The company has demonstrated promising results in Phase 2 studies for metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, working towards registrational studies with Fast Track designation from the FDA.

YTD Price Performance: -16.36%

Average Trading Volume: 1,234,977

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Buy

Current Market Cap: $58.55M

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