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Göran Lerenius
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Göran Lerenius

Chairman since 2018 and board member since 2018.
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Per von Mentzer
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Per von Mentzer

Chief executive officer and board member since 2018
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Bengt von Mentzer
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Bengt von Mentzer

Founder and Chief scientific advisor, board member since 2008.
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David Kendall
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David Kendall

Chief scientific officer and board member since 2010.
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Anthony P D Ford
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Anthony P D Ford

Business advisor and board member since 2018.
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Helen Pettersson
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Helen Pettersson

Board member since 2020 representing Almi Invest and Almi Invest Syd.
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Per Aniansson
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Per Aniansson

Board member since 2022 representing Karolinska Development
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March 21, 2024

Positive final Phase I results

The final results from the Phase I clinical for our neuropathic pain drug candidate PN6047, demonstrates safety and tolerability and a lack of the adverse effects commonly associated with conventional opioids. The findings from the Phase I trial show that PN6047 is safe and well-tolerated at the doses tested, with no serious adverse events reported.

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March 10, 2024

Visionaries in pain relief: PharmNovo presents Bengt von Mentzer, founder and Chief scientific advisor.

Bengt von Mentzer founded PharmNovo 16 years ago, and today, his visionary approach and scientific process still drive the development of the groundbreaking compound PN6047. At the intersection of innovation and scientific leadership, Bengt von Mentzer is paving the way for how to reshape the landscape of chronic pain treatment.

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January 30, 2024

NIDA funds studies

The US National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) has funded a project investigating the drug candidate PN6047, a novel and highly selective Delta Opioid Receptor Agonist (DORA), represents a unique approach to addressing this medical challenge.

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January 30, 2024

Meet Olof Breuer, MD, Clinical pharmacology lead

Olof Breuer's presence at PharmNovo exemplifies the company's commitment to pioneering advancements in pain relief. His visionary approach, honed through years of experience, positions him as a driving force in the quest for novel concepts in neuropathic pain relief.

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