Curatis Announces Formation of Distinguished Advisory Board

LIESTAL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curatis Holding (SIX:CURN) announces today the formation of an Advisory Board comprised of four internationally recognized experts across multiple medical and scientific disciplines. The board brings together leaders in pediatric oncology, neurology, drug development, and biochemistry to guide Curatis's research initiatives and strategic direction.

"We are honored to welcome these distinguished experts to our Advisory Board," says Roland Rutschmann, CEO of Curatis. "Their collective expertise will be invaluable as we work to accelerate innovation and develop solutions that address critical healthcare challenges. This advisory board represents a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing medical science."

The Advisory Board includes:

Stewart Goldman, MD – An internationally renowned pediatric oncologist who serves as Chair of the Department of Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Senior Vice President of Research at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Goldman oversees more than 700 research studies and is an accomplished leader in brain tumor research with over 170 peer-reviewed publications. Previously, he spent 23 years at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Gantenbein – Past-president of the Swiss Headache Society and a distinguished neurologist whose research focuses on clinical studies including medication overuse headache, menstrual migraine, and CGRP-antibodies. Prof. Gantenbein began his career as a clinical research fellow in the Headache Group at Queen Square, London, and has since published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He currently runs a private practice in Bülach after serving as Chief Physician of Neurology at the rehabilitation center RehaClinic Bad Zurzach.

Dr. Anthony Man, B.Med Sci, MB, BS, FRCP (UK) – A physician with over 35 years of experience in international clinical research and drug development across multiple therapeutic areas. Dr. Man has contributed to more than 30 successful new drug applications and has held senior management positions at pharmaceutical companies including Lederle, Roche, Ciba Geigy, and Novartis. He also served as Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Basilea Pharmaceutica from 2000-2013.

Prof. Dr. Arnim Pause, M.Sc., Ph.D. – A Professor of Biochemistry at McGill University's Goodman Cancer Institute and the Department of Biochemistry in Montreal, Canada. Prof. Pause is also Senior Director of Research at Kreamedica Inc. and has authored over 90 high-impact peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and patents. With experience in both academia and industry, his research expertise spans molecular medicine with a focus on cancer biology.

"The formation of this Advisory Board represents a significant step forward in our mission to become a leading provider of highly specialised medicines in Europe," says Roland Rutschmann. "We look forward to the guidance and insights these distinguished advisors will provide as we work together to advance healthcare innovation and improve patient outcomes."

For more information about Curatis and the Advisory Board, please visit our company website.

About Curatis:

Curatis Holding AG is a listed company (CURN.SW) that specialises in the development and marketing of drugs for rare and very rare diseases. Curatis has a sales portfolio of more than 30 drugs and a pipeline of orphan drug products and specialist products that can make a significant contribution to cash flow from 2025 onwards. You can find more information on the website www.curatis.com

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