LOS ALTOS, Calif.– RenovoRx, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNXT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the localized treatment of difficult-to-treat solid tumors through its proprietary RenovoRx Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion (RenovoTAMPTM) therapy platform, today announced that Angela Gill Nelms has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”).
“Angela is a growth-oriented operational leader with experience in clinical trial management, a proven track record for driving innovation, and building high-functioning teams,” said Shaun Bagai, CEO of RenovoRx. “Today, we are laser-focused on advancing our Phase 3 TIGeR-PaC clinical trial, launching our Phase 2/3 clinical trial in extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and expanding our clinical pipeline to fight difficult-to-treat cancers via our innovative therapy platform. Angela is the ideal leader to step in as COO at this pivotal juncture in RenovoRx’s dynamic trajectory.”
Ms. Nelms is an accomplished leader with diverse experience including as a company founder, entrepreneur, board member, research professional, medical device technologist, and educator. She previously served as COO at Florence Healthcare, a company that streamlines clinical trial management through web-based solutions. As COO, Ms. Nelms led operational and product direction for the company and grew the business to support more than 10,000 clinical researchers in 44 countries. Additionally, during her tenure, the company grew from four to over 100 employees. Ms. Nelms earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In April 2022, she was inducted into the College’s Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni.
Mr. Bagai added, “In July, we expanded our finance team with the addition of James Ahlers, CFO, and Ron Kocak, Vice President and Controller. With the addition of Angela, we are rounding out our leadership team, to accelerate our stated mission to build RenovoRx into a leader in oncology therapy.”
Ms. Nelms commented, “With the RenovoRx therapy platform, our team has the potential to disrupt cancer treatment, and potentially extend patient survival and improve their quality of life. I am excited to join the team as we prepare for the most significant clinical milestone to date: the first prospective interim analysis for the pivotal Phase 3 TIGeR-PaC study – which is expected in the fourth quarter of this year.”
