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Light Sciences Oncology, Inc. Elects Akbar Seddigh, Chairman of Elekta AB to Its Board of Directors

Published: Nov 23, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Light Sciences Oncology, Inc. (LSO) today announced the election of Akbar Seddigh, Chairman of the Board, Elekta, to a newly created seat on its board of directors. Mr. Seddigh is widely known for guiding numerous medical-product companies, including Elekta, to market leadership.

"Akbar Seddigh has been personally instrumental in converting Elekta from a machine vendor to a true cancer-care company," added Llew Keltner, M.D., Ph.D., LSO's President and CEO.

"Mr. Seddigh's decades of experience, achievements, and network within cancer treatment is highly relevant for making sure LSO's product Aptocine becomes a success in a market that's vastly underserved," said Martin Olin, LSO board member and long-time Seddigh associate.

About Light Sciences Oncology

Light Sciences Oncology (LSO) is developing Aptocine(TM) (talaporfin sodium) for the treatment of solid tumors as well as other indications such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Aptocine is a water-soluble drug targeted by a small, single-use, disposable drug activator included with the drug. Aptocine is designed to provide tolerable, effective, and repeatable treatments for patients. LSO has completed treatment of patients in a Phase 3 trial of Aptocine in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and is currently enrolling patients in a Phase 3 trial for metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC). LSO is also conducting clinical trials in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlargement of the prostate, and has clinical or preclinical programs in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and dermatologic diseases. LSO's development organization oversees engineering, clinical trials, manufacturing, and regulatory/legal affairs. The company has positioned Aptocine to benefit an increasing number of patients with a strong portfolio of intellectual property, innovative applications in development, and an exceptionally capable and efficient team.

Website: www.lsoncology.com

Light Sciences Oncology, Inc.



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