Circular Genomics Adds Dr. Michael Ackermann, PhD, MBA to its Scientific Advisory Board

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Mar 18, 2024, 10:00 ET

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Circular Genomics, the global leader in circular RNA biomarkers for precision psychiatry and neurology, today announced the addition of Michael F. Ackermann, PhD, MBA to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Ackermann brings significant expertise in biopharmaceutical industry including antidepressant drug development to Circular Genomics.

Bringing Precision Medicine to Psychiatric and Neurological Illness

Dr. Ackermann began his career with Eli Lilly and Company, where he was instrumental to the launch and commercialization of multiple successful psychiatric drugs for the treatment of depression, psychosis, and ADHD. He then served as the Senior Vice President at Quintiles (now IQVIA) and co-founded the AB Collaborative Investment, an angel fund, where he also serves as President. Dr. Ackermann then expanded his executive and entrepreneurial experience with multiple positions as a member of the Board of Directors or consultant to Fortune 500 and start-up companies in the biopharma sector. Since 2015, he has been serving as Co-Founder, Board Member, and Chief Business Officer at Arrivo BioVentures LLC.

Dr. Ackermann holds a PhD in Immunology from Drexel University College of Medicine, an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard Business School. In addition, he completed an NIH Fogarty International Postdoctoral Fellowship.

"The addition of Dr. Ackermann to our SAB brings significant industry and executive experience in psychiatric drug development and commercialization, and significantly strengthens our company's strategic expertise for both the launch of the first circRNA assay capable of predicting response to antidepressant treatment, and the expansion of our platform to other psychiatric and neurological disorders," said Dr. Paul Sargeant, the Chief Executive Officer of Circular Genomics.

Discover more about Circular Genomics and its pioneering technology at https://circulargenomics.com.

About Circular Genomics
Circular Genomics is the world-leading developer of circular RNA-based precision medicine tools, data and diagnostics for psychiatry and neurology. Leveraging exclusive licenses and pioneering technologies in circular RNA, we are reshaping the standard of care for major depressive disorder and other neurological diseases. Initial products include assays to assess and tailor optimal treatment protocols for individual patients, validating treatment effectiveness within days to weeks rather than months. For additional details, please visit www.circulargenomics.com.

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