TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transition Therapeutics Inc. (“Transition”) (TSX:TTH) today announces the appointment of Ms. Nicole Rusaw-George, C.A., as Chief Financial Officer of Transition. Ms. George has been with the Company since 2005 and has served as Vice-President, Finance since 2008. While at Transition, Ms. George has been responsible for a broad range of activities with a focus on financial reporting and regulatory compliance as well as involvement in various equity financings and strategic acquisitions