ORLEANS, Ontario, March 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
("Tetra" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), a global leader in
cannabinoid-derived drug development and discovery today announced the promotion of Aurelia De Pauw to Vice-President, Clinical
Programs and Medical Affairs. In her new role Dr. De Pauw will be responsible for of all clinical operations and relations with the
medical community, building Tetra Bio-Pharma’s clinical department and ensuring it continues to meet the highest standards of a
pharmaceutical company. She will also drive the Company’s public education initiatives to build and increase awareness about the
benefits, cautions, and adverse effects of cannabis-based treatment.
Aurelia De Pauw holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Science from the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of
Liege and the University of Namur, Belgium, followed by a five-year post-doctoral position in the field of stem cell therapy.
After establishing her career in basic sciences and regenerative therapy, she progressed from the laboratory bench to the
bedside where she gained an even deeper appreciation of the impact of research on patients and caregivers. Aurelia has extensive
experience in numerous therapeutic categories including oncology, drug abuse, endocrinology, dermatology and cardiology.
“Aurelia had an immediate and significant impact since she joined Tetra last year and we are excited to entrust
her with greater responsibility as we build on our medical affairs and clinical programs,” said Tetra Bio-Pharma CEO and CSO, Dr.
Guy Chamberland. “What is most impressive about Dr. De Pauw is her drive to be part of the transformational process that happens
when a drug is discovered, approved and then impacts the patients’ life. This is exactly what Tetra is all about.”
“I am proud of the confidence shown in me by Tetra Bio-Pharma’s leadership team and appreciate their support
since I joined the Company as Director of Clinical Programs,” said Aurelia De Pauw. “I believe that cannabinoid derived-drugs
have the potential to offer patients new therapeutic alternatives that will provide meaningful improvement in their quality of
life. That said, our role as a pharmaceutical company is to exercise the mandatory vigilance and best practices required in our
clinical programs, right through commercialization.”
About Tetra Bio-Pharma
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with
a Health Canada approved, and FDA reviewed, clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients
and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline
of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. With
patients at the core of what we do, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data
required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies.
For more information visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com
Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma
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to execute the Company's business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of
the Company's research and development strategies, including this trial, the ability to obtain orphan drug status, the
applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory
process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks
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estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has
yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed. The forward-looking statements
included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to
publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by
applicable securities legislation.
For further information, please contact Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Robert (Bob) Bechard
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Licensing
514-817-2514
Investors@tetrabiopharma.com
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Aurelia De Pauw
Aurelia De Pauw, Vice President, Clinical Programs and Medical Affairs