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Osiris Therapeutics (OSIR) Names Alberto Avendano, M.D. as CMO

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Osiris Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Alberto Avendano, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

October 6, 2016 5:00 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIR) today announced that it has appointed R. Alberto Avendano, M.D., as the Companys Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Avendano brings to Osiris his expertise in medical education and communication, academic and industry clinical research, pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs.  In his role as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Avendano will manage and oversee the continued growth of the Companys Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations, act as the Companys medical spokesperson, and participate in development of clinical programs for the Companys products and... More