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Akari Therapeutics appoints Samir Patel as CEO
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Akari Therapeutics appoints Samir Patel as CEO

Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) announced the appointment of Samir Patel as CEO. Patel has served as interim CEO since May 2024. Additionally, the company announced it has appointed Abizer Gaslightwala to its Board of Directors. Michael Grissinger, a member of the Board of Directors, provided notice of his resignation on December 16, 2024. Patel currently serves as founder and principal of PranaBio Investments, a firm providing consulting, strategic advisory, and investment services for small cap biotechnology companies. He is also a consultant to GE Global Research. Gaslightwala currently serves as the SVP and Franchise Head for Oncology at Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ).

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