MONMOUTH, NJ--(Marketwire - January 08, 2008) - TyRx Pharma, Inc., a leader in the commercialization of implantable medical-pharmaceutical devices, today announced that it has appointed Robert M. Mattioli as Vice President, Commercial Development. “Bob brings over 30 years’ experience in building commercial organizations to TyRx and we are excited to have him join our team,” remarked William Edelman, President and CEO for TyRx. Mr. Edelman continued, “Bob’s tremendous depth and experience will support our strategy in the implantable medical-pharmaceutical device sector as TyRx moves from the development stage to a full commercial footing.”