HEPH Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals (MM)

SAN DIEGO, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPH), a leader in the development of a new class of small molecule compounds based on endogenous adrenal steroid hormones, today announced the board of directors has appointed James M. Frincke Ph.D. as President and CEO of Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Frincke was also elected to the company's board of directors. Dr. Frincke joined Hollis-Eden as Vice President, Research and Development in 1997, was promoted to Executive Vice President in 1999, and to Chief Scientific Officer in 2001. Dr. Frincke joined Hollis-Eden from Prolinx, Inc., where he served as Vice President, Therapeutics Research and Development from 1995 to 1997. During his 28 years in the biotechnology industry, Dr. Frincke has managed major development programs including drugs, biologicals, and cellular and gene therapy products aimed at the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases and organ transplantation. Since joining the biotechnology industry, Dr. Frincke has held vice president, research and development positions in top tier biotechnology companies including Hybritech/Eli Lilly and SyStemix Inc. (acquired by Novartis). In various capacities, he has been responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical development including early stage research programs, product evaluation, pharmacology, manufacturing, and the management of regulatory and clinical matters for lead product opportunities. Dr. Frincke has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific articles, abstracts and regulatory filings. Dr. Frincke received his B.S. in Chemistry and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Frincke completed his postdoctoral work at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Frincke has been with Hollis-Eden for more than 11 years. About Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is developing a new series of small molecule compounds that are metabolites or synthetic analogs of endogenous hormones derived by the adrenal glands from the body's most abundant circulating adrenal steroid. The Company's clinical drug development candidates include TRIOLEX(R) (HE3286), a next-generation compound currently in clinical trials for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis, and APOPTONE(R) (HE3235), a next-generation compound in a clinical trial for the treatment of late-stage prostate cancer. For more information on Hollis-Eden, visit the Company's website at http://www.holliseden.com/. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws concerning, among other things, the potential and prospects of the Company's drug discovery program and its drug candidates. Any statement included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including, but not limited to: the ability to complete preclinical and clinical trials successfully and within specified timelines, if at all; the ability to obtain regulatory approval for TRIOLEX(R) (HE3286), APOPTONE(R) (HE3235) or any other investigational drug candidate; the Company's future capital needs; the Company's ability to obtain additional funding; the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property rights and to not infringe the intellectual property rights of others; the development of competitive products by other companies; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release. DATASOURCE: Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CONTACT: Bob Weber, Interim CFO, Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc., +1-858-587-9333 Web Site: http://www.holliseden.com/

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