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Press releaseGlobeNewswire· March 19, 2026

Vesicor Therapeutics Appoints Michael Tolentino, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer

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Vesicor Therapeutics Appoints Michael Tolentino, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer BLACKHAWK, Calif., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vesicor Therapeutics, Inc., a San Gabriel, California-based early development stage biotechnology corporation focused on the development of p53-based cancer therapeutics delivered via…
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  • Vesicor is working to complete proposed de-SPAC merger with Blackhawk Acquisition Corporation and seeking to accelerate IND-enabling studies and IND-submission to the FDA

    60% confidence
  • Dr. Tolentino is an exceptional leader whose biotech industry expertise, deep relationships across the contract research organization (CRO) and pharma ecosystems and has a proven track record of creating shareholder value is exactly what Vesicor needs in its next CEO

    60% confidence
  • Vesicor does not have FDA approval for its sole product candidate and has not commenced FDA regulatory approval process as of the date of the press release

    60% confidence
  • Has tremendous respect and admiration for Vesicor Therapeutics, its science and founders, and is eager to build upon the technology and work to position for IND submission in 2027

    60% confidence
  • Aikium with Avdarna is rapidly developing novel therapeutics replacing drugs going off patent with more efficacious, longer acting, less toxic, multi-specific and oral drugs

    60% confidence
  • Sees significant opportunities to develop potent therapeutics against cancer and create value for shareholders

    60% confidence

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