26 November 2025 – Melbourne Australia: Neurizon® Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ & NUZOA; OTCQB: NUZTF) ("Neurizon" or "the Company"), a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to advancing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Justine Conway as a Board Observer. Ms Conway currently serves as Global Head of Business Development at Elanco Animal Health (“Elanco”) (NYSE: ELAN) and will participate in Neurizon’s Board activities as Elanco’s designated representative.
The appointment highlights the strength
of Neurizon’s relationship with Elanco, as well as Elanco’s ongoing partnership
with Neurizon. The appointment follows an exclusive global license agreement for
Monepantel, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in NUZ-001 (refer ASX
announcement: 2 July 2025). This agreement marks a major milestone for Neurizon
and supports the Company’s regulatory foundations, providing ongoing access to
critical animal safety data and manufacturing data, key pillars required to
support future clinical trials, potential regulatory approvals and global
market entry.
Ms Conway is a seasoned healthcare
professional with more than two decades of experience across the animal health
and healthcare industries. She joined Elanco in 2020 as Global Head of Business
Development, following an extensive investment banking career with Macquarie
Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she held senior roles across
Sydney, London and New York.
Her experience includes significant work
across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, executing numerous M&A
transactions and capital raisings. She has deep expertise in animal health,
leading major business development initiatives, the external
innovation function, and a broad range of strategic transactions. She brings a strong
global network and a proven track record in advancing complex commercial
partnerships, financings and M&A.
As Board Observer, Ms Conway will be
entitled to attend and participate in all Board and committee meetings but will
not hold voting rights. The Company is confident that her industry expertise
and strategic insight will support Neurizon as it advances NUZ-001 toward
late-stage development and global commercialisation, as well as entry into the
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial this quarter. Non-Executive Chairman, Mr Sergio Duchini
said: “Justine’s
appointment as Board Observer strengthens an already highly productive
partnership with Elanco and brings exceptional global expertise into Neurizon’s
governance framework.” “Her deep experience in business
development, strategic partnering, human and animal health, combined with
Elanco’s continued commitment to NUZ-001, will be invaluable as we advance
towards late-stage development and prepare for entry into the HEALEY ALS
Platform Trial.” “On behalf of the Board and
management, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome her to the
Company. We look forward to benefiting from her insight as we continue to
advance towards regulatory submission and global commercialisation in the near
term.” This announcement
has been authorized for release by the Board of Neurizon Therapeutics Limited.
For further
information, please contact:
Neurizon Therapeutics Lidija
Damjanovic Marketing
& Corporate Affairs Email:
lidija@neurizon.com Phone:
+61 (0) 425 700 504 Australia Investor Relations Henry
Jordan Six
Degrees Investor Relations Email:
henry.jordan@sdir.com.au Phone:
+61 (0) 431 271 538 U.S. Investor Relations Matthew Selinger Integrous Communications Email: mselinger@integcom.us Phone: +1 415-572-8152
About Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ) is a clinical-stage biotechnology
company dedicated to advancing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Neurizon is developing its lead drug candidate, NUZ-001, for the treatment of
ALS, which is the most common form of motor neurone disease. Neurizon’s
strategy is to accelerate access to effective ALS treatments for patients while
exploring the potential of NUZ-001 for broader neurodegenerative applications.
Through international collaborations and rigorous clinical programs, Neurizon
is dedicated to creating new horizons for patients and families impacted by
complex neural disorders. NUZ-001 is an investigational product and is not
approved for commercial use in any jurisdiction.
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