Monday, September 7, 2009

RXi PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION (NasdaqCM: RXII),

RXi PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION (NasdaqCM: RXII), a biopharmaceutical company pursuing the development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics based on RNA interference (RNAi), announced that Stephen J. DiPalma, has resigned as Executive Vice President of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities, effective August 28, 2009.
Tod Woolf, Ph.D. President and CEO said, "We would like to thank Steve for his leadership and important contributions as RXi expanded its operations, became a public company in early 2008 and closed subsequent rounds of financing. We wish Steve well in his future endeavors."
The Company will be recruiting a new Chief Financial Officer. Read More | Learn about RXII | Corporate Filings Additionally, RXi Pharmaceuticals reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.
Highlights:
  • RXi exercised its option to an exclusive worldwide license to proprietary self-delivery RNAi technology from Advirna LLC – RXi’s assessment of this novel technology indicated that it could enable the delivery of RNAi molecules to cells spontaneously upon direct administration, both in vitro and in vivo, without requiring a delivery vehicle or transfection formulation. The ability to create self-delivering RNAi therapeutics may potentially provide significant competitive advantages in efficacy, toxicity, ease of administration and manufacturing cost. RXi has integrated this technology into its comprehensive delivery platform to develop a sustainable pipeline of products for unmet medical needs.
  • $8 Million Public Offering - RXi raised $8 million in a public offering to institutional investors that will be used for working capital and for general corporate purposes.
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