Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Names Theodore D. Zucconi, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Theodore D. Zucconi, Ph.D., a member of the Company's Board of Directors and former President, was named Chief Executive Officer and President. Dr. Zucconi replaces David Platt, Ph.D., who will become Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Medi-Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a company that is 10% owned by Pro-Pharmaceuticals that is focused on developing cardio-vascular treatments. The Company also announced that Anatole Klyosov, Ph.D. has returned to Pro-Pharmaceuticals as Chief Scientist.