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Stephen Sherwin, M.D., Joins Verastem Board of Directors
“Steve has a wealth of biopharmaceutical and drug development
expertise,” said
“Verastem is well positioned to identify and develop novel agents for
the treatment of cancer through the targeting of cancer stem cells,”
said Dr. Sherwin. “Verastem’s innovative approach to the treatment of
cancer has the potential to substantially improve patient outcomes. I am
excited to become a part of the
Dr. Sherwin is Chairman of the Board and cofounder of
About Verastem, Inc.
Forward-looking statements:
This press release includes forward-looking statements about the
Company’s strategy, future plans and prospects, including statements
regarding the development of the Company’s compounds, including VS-6063,
and the Company’s FAK and diagnostic programs generally, the timeline
for clinical development and regulatory approval of the Company’s
compounds and the structure of the Company’s planned clinical trials.
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could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include
the risks that the preclinical testing of the Company’s compounds may
not be predictive of the success of later clinical trials, that the
Company will be unable to successfully complete the clinical development
of its compounds, including VS-6063, that the development of the
Company’s compounds will take longer or cost more than planned, and that
the Company’s compounds will not receive regulatory approval or become
commercially successful products. Other risks and uncertainties include
those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
Source:
Verastem, Inc.
Investor contact:
Brian Sullivan,
617-252-9314
bsullivan@verastem.com
or
Media
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Kari Watson, 781-235-3060
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