RenovoRx Expands Scientific Advisory Board with Internationally Renowned Interventional Oncologist, Thierry de Baère, MD, PhD
LOS ALTOS, Calif., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RenovoRx, Inc. ("RenovoRx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:RNXT), a life sciences company developing innovative targeted oncology therapies and commercializing RenovoCath®, a novel, FDA-cleared drug-delivery device, today announced the appointment of renowned interventional oncologist Thierry de Baère, MD, PhD to RenovoRx's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
Professor de Baère's expertise is directly relevant to RenovoRx's Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion (TAMP™) therapy platform which is enabled by RenovoCath. This patented technology is designed to optimize targeted drug-delivery of therapeutic agents.
Professor de Baère is Head of the Interventional Radiology Unit at Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre and University Paris-Saclay in Paris, France, and Head of Interventional Radiology at Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, Villejuif, France. His clinical work focuses on minimally invasive therapy such as ablation, intra-tumoral immunotherapy, intra-arterial chemotherapy, and combination therapies for the treatment of lung, kidney, liver and additional gastrointestinal cancers.
Professor de Baère has over 400 peer reviewed publications with more than 22,000 citations in scientific publications. He has served on over 15 scientific committees and was formerly the Chairperson of the CIRSE Standard of Practice Committee and the ECIO Program Committee. His distinguished career has led to awards including the 2019 CIRSE Gold Medal, a distinction given to only one medical doctor per annum, the 2016 Josef Rosch Lecturer, and the 2020 CIRSE Innovation Award.
"Professor de Baère is an internationally recognized clinical expert and researcher who has made pioneering contributions to the field of interventional oncology, and we are honored to have him join our SAB," said Ramtin Agah, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of RenovoRx. "His extensive knowledge and experience with locoregional cancer therapies will be vital as we advance TAMP, enabled by RenovoCath, that aims to improve patient outcomes in difficult-to-treat tumors and also as we explore additional commercial opportunities for our technology."
Professor de Baère stated, "Delivering chemotherapy or other therapeutic agents with TAMP via RenovoCath has the potential to meaningfully impact patient lives. It is a privilege to join the rest of the distinguished SAB, and I look forward to contributing to RenovoRx's programs."
About RenovoRx, Inc.
RenovoRx, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNXT) is a life sciences company developing innovative targeted oncology therapies and commercializing RenovoCath®, a novel, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared local drug-delivery device, targeting high unmet medical needs. RenovoRx's patented Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion (TAMP™) therapy platform is designed for targeted therapeutic delivery across the arterial wall near the tumor site to bathe the target tumor, while potentially minimizing a therapy's toxicities versus systemic intravenous therapy. RenovoRx's novel approach to targeted treatment offers the potential for increased safety, tolerance, and improved efficacy, and its mission is to transform the lives of cancer patients by providing innovative solutions to enable targeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents.
In addition to the RenovoCath device, RenovoRx is also evaluating its novel drug-device combination oncology product candidate (intra-arterial gemcitabine delivered via RenovoCath, known as IAG) in the ongoing Phase III TIGeR-PaC trial. IAG is being evaluated by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (the drug division of the FDA) under a U.S. investigational new drug application that is regulated by the FDA's 21 CFR 312 pathway. IAG utilizes RenovoCath, the Company's patented, FDA-cleared drug-delivery device, indicated for temporary vessel occlusion in applications including arteriography, preoperative occlusion, and chemotherapeutic drug infusion.
The combination product candidate, which is enabled by the RenovoCath device, is currently under investigation and has not been approved for commercial sale. RenovoCath with gemcitabine received Orphan Drug Designation for pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer, which provides seven years of market exclusivity upon new drug application approval by the FDA.
RenovoRx is also actively commercializing its TAMP technology and FDA-cleared RenovoCath as a stand-alone device. In December 2024, RenovoRx announced the receipt of its first commercial purchase orders for RenovoCath devices. Additionally, several of these customers have already initiated repeat orders in parallel to RenovoRx expanding the number of medical institutions initiating new RenovoCath orders, including several esteemed, high-volume National Cancer Institute-designated centers. To meet and satisfy the anticipated demand, RenovoRx will continue to actively explore further revenue-generating activity, either on its own or in tandem with a medical device commercial partner.
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This press release and statements of the Company's management made in connection therewith described herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including but not limited to statements regarding (i) the anticipated benefits of the addition of Professor de Baère to our SAB as described herein, (ii) our clinical trials and studies, (iii) the potential for our product candidates to treat or provide clinically meaningful outcomes for certain medical conditions or diseases and (iv) our commercialization efforts utilizing our TAMP technology. Statements that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. 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These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected or indicated by such statements, including, among other things: (i) the risk that our exploration of commercial opportunities for our TAMP technology may not lead to viable, revenue generating operations; (ii) circumstances which would adversely impact our ability to efficiently utilize our cash resources on hand or raise additional funding, (iii) the timing of the initiation, progress and potential results (including the results of interim analyses) of our preclinical studies, clinical trials and our research programs; (iv) the possibility that interim results may not be predictive of the outcome of our clinical trials, which may not demonstrate sufficient safety and efficacy to support regulatory approval of our product candidate, (v) that the applicable regulatory authorities may disagree with our interpretation of the data; research and clinical development plans and timelines, and the regulatory process for our product candidates; (vi) future potential regulatory milestones for our product candidates, including those related to current and planned clinical studies; (vii) our ability to use and expand our therapy platform to build a pipeline of product candidates; (viii) our ability to advance product candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical trials; (ix) the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals; (x) our estimates of the number of patients who suffer from the diseases we are targeting and the number of patients that may enroll in our clinical trials; (xi) the commercialization potential of our product candidates, if approved; (xii) our ability and the potential to successfully manufacture and supply our product candidates for clinical trials and for commercial use, if approved; (xiii) future strategic arrangements and/or collaborations and the potential benefits of such arrangements; (xiv) our estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing and our ability to obtain additional capital; (xv) the sufficiency of our existing cash and cash equivalents to fund our future operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; (xvi) our ability to retain the continued service of our key personnel and to identify, and hire and retain additional qualified personnel; (xvii) the implementation of our strategic plans for our business and product candidates; (xviii) the scope of protection we are able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights, including our therapy platform, product candidates and research programs; (xix) our ability to contract with third-party suppliers and manufacturers and their ability to perform adequately; (xx) the pricing, coverage and reimbursement of our product candidates, if approved; and (xxi) developments relating to our competitors and our industry, including competing product candidates and therapies. Information regarding the foregoing and additional risks may be found in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and RenovoRx does not undertake any obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
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