HAWTHORNE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that Enrique J. Carrazana, M.D., has joined the Company as Chief Medical Officer, and will be starting October 15. In this role, Dr. Carrazana will be responsible for managing development programs and regulatory filings for Acorda’s pipeline products, AMPYRA® (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg post-marketing studies, and the Company’s medical affairs, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, drug safety and biostatistics departments. Thomas Wessel, M.D., Ph.D., who previously served as Chief Medical Officer, will be leaving the Company, but will continue to advise it in a consulting role through the end of the year.
