LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., May 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galena Biopharma (Nasdaq:GALE), a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative, targeted oncology treatments addressing major unmet medical needs to advance cancer care, today announced the appointment of Robert Figlin, M.D., F.A.C.P. to the Company's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Figlin is the Associate Director of the Academic Development Program and Director of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Cedars-Sinai's Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in both medical oncology and internal medicine.
"Dr. Figlin is a tremendous asset to Galena's Scientific Advisory Board, as he is a recognized leader and expert in advancing novel cancer therapies," said Rosemary Mazanet, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. "We look forward to his input and guidance as we reach the next level of success with our oncology treatments."
Dr. Figlin is a prolific researcher known for advancing cancer therapies. His expertise has resulted in the development of novel anti-cancer drugs that have led to improved outcomes for patients. Dr. Figlin has written more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, authored several books on kidney cancer, and published more than 60 book chapters on new approaches to cancer treatment. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the International Society for Biologic Therapy as well as a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the American Urological Association.
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