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Relmada_Therapeutics appoints Michael_Quirk

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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The appointment of Michael Quirk>>> is expected to positively impact Relmada Therapeutics>>>' stock price due to his extensive experience in neuroscience drug development, which could accelerate the sepranolone program. This move signals a strengthened commitment to advancing therapies for central nervous system disorders, potentially increasing investor confidence in the company's future prospects.

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Relmada Therapeutics>>> announced the appointment of Michael Quirk>>>, PhD, as Senior Advisor for its sepranolone program. Michael Quirk>>> brings over 20 years of experience in neuroscience drug discovery and development, including his tenure as Chief Scientific Officer at Sage Therapeutics>>> and a Director at AstraZeneca>>>. His expertise in CNS translational science and neuroactive steroid biology is expected to be instrumental in advancing sepranolone, a GABAA receptor modulator targeting disorders like Prader-Willi Syndrome, Tourette syndrome, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Michael Quirk>>> holds degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed post-doctoral training at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. This strategic hire aims to accelerate the clinical development of sepranolone, which has shown an excellent safety profile in over 335 patients to date.

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Relmada Therapeutics appointed Michael Quirk>>> as Senior Advisor for its sepranolone program, aiming to leverage his expertise to advance the drug's development for CNS disorders. This appointment is expected to strengthen the company's research and development efforts.
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Michael Quirk>>> was appointed Senior Advisor for the sepranolone program at Relmada Therapeutics>>>, bringing over 20 years of neuroscience drug development experience to the role. His expertise is crucial for advancing the program.
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Sage Therapeutics>>> is the former employer of Michael Quirk>>>, where he served as Chief Scientific Officer and interim Head of R&D, gaining experience relevant to his new role at Relmada Therapeutics>>>.
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AstraZeneca>>> is a former employer of Michael Quirk>>>, where he worked as a Director within the Neuroscience Innovative Medicine group, contributing to his extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
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