Former Statera CEO Michael Handley named Tivic Biopharma president

Tivic Health (TIVC) Systems announced that Michael K. Handley, formerly Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of Statera Biopharma has joined Tivic Health as the President of Tivic Biopharma, a newly formed division of Tivic Health. Additionally, he will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer of Tivic Health and will work closely with the CEO and other leadership team members to develop and operationalize company-wide strategies. “Mike brings to Tivic a rare blend of device and pharmaceutical background, as well as proven operational, business and scientific experience that sets Tivic up for a smooth and successful expansion into drug development,” stated Tivic Health Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Ernst. “With our recent licensing of the late-stage TLR5 agonist, Entolimod, from Statera Biopharma, and Mike’s deep experience in immunology and biotech, we believe that he is the ideal leader to establish Tivic’s biopharmaceutical capabilities and advance our therapeutics pipeline. In tandem, we continue to pursue the development and exciting promise of our non-invasive bioelectronic vagus nerve stimulation, creating a portfolio of device and drug therapeutics from which to build shareholder value,” added Ernst.