SALT LAKE CITY and TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGate Biotech Corp., formerly EastGate Acquisitions Corporation (OTCBB: ETBI), an emerging pharmaceutical company exploring drug delivery innovations for the development of novel formulations and alternative dosage forms of existing biologically active molecules has appointed Rose C. Perri as President. Ms. Perri was previously engaged in Business Development activities at EastGate Biotech. She replaces Mirjana Hasanagic who has resigned as President and who will now serve as the Vice President, Natural Products. Ms. Hasanagic will remain as a Director of EastGate's Board of Directors.
Ms. Perri brings more than 20 years of experience in start-ups in the biotechnology and life sciences industry. She has held managerial and operational positions in both private and public companies that traded on the Toronto, Vancouver and NASDAQ Exchanges.
"As some of our developments have matured it was time to refine our management", says Anna Gluskin, CEO of EastGate Biotech. "Rose Perri not only brings a breath of experience in the management of day-to-day operations but also widens the company's network with the many years of building relationships with industry partners." "We thank Mira Hasanagic for her period as President and look forward to working with her expertise in the natural products field."
About EastGate Biotech Corp.
EastGate Biotech Corp. is a pharmaceutical company aimed at utilizing drug delivery innovations for developing of improved novel formulations and alternative dosage forms of existing biologically active molecules. Both pharmaceutical products and natural supplements are developed using highly effective contemporary technologies and demonstrated usefulness in improvement of bioavailability and biological action of incorporated molecules. The company's product candidates address various pharmaceutical markets, including neurological disorders, such as epilepsy and panic attacks, infectious diseases and diabetes. Our natural dietary supplements include compositions for glucose regulations, urinary tract health improvement, enhanced vitamin delivery and skin conditions. We are working closely with clinicians and patient advocate groups worldwide to identify existing health issues where EastGate's approach will be most beneficial for patient care. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.EastGateBiotech.com.
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CONTACT: Rose Perri 1-647-692-0652
Email: information@eastgatepharmaceuticals.com
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SOURCE EastGate Biotech Corp.