RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tranzyme Pharma (Nasdaq:TZYM), today announced that Richard I. Eisenstadt, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective January 4, 2013, to pursue a new career opportunity.
"On behalf of the entire team at Tranzyme Pharma, I would like to thank Rich for his many years of hard work and dedication at the Company during his tenure as CFO. Since joining Tranzyme in 2003, Rich has been a valuable member of our executive team. We wish him the best in his future endeavor," said Vipin K. Garg, Ph. D., President and CEO of Tranzyme Pharma.
Upon the effective date of Mr. Eisenstadt's resignation, Tranzyme's Controller, Rhonda L. Stanley will perform the duties of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer of the Company.
About Tranzyme Pharma
Tranzyme Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel, mechanism-based therapeutics for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders. While approximately 40 percent of people in the U.S. are affected by these persistent and recurring conditions which disrupt the normal movement of food throughout the GI tract, there are a limited number of safe and effective treatment options. Tranzyme is developing TZP-102, an oral ghrelin agonist for treating the symptoms associated with chronic upper GI motility disorders. Tranzyme is currently enrolling patients in a Phase 2b trial (DIGEST) evaluating TZP-102 given prior to meals in diabetic patients with gastroparesis; top-line data are expected in the first half of 2013. By leveraging its proprietary drug discovery technology, MATCH™, Tranzyme is committed to pursuing first-in-class medicines to address areas of significant unmet medical needs.
Further information about Tranzyme Pharma can be found on the Company's web site at www.tranzyme.com.
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