Samaritan looks to forge European partnerships, expand operations

Looking to develop new clinical trial partnerships, Samaritan Pharmaceuticals has hired a chief for its European operations and opened an office in Athens. Dr. Christos Dakas will take over as managing director of European operations, which includes Samaritan Ireland. Samaritan is working in collaboration with Georgetown University in advancing eight compounds.

Dr. Janet Greeson, CEO of Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, stated, "In the foreseeable future, we ambitiously see Samaritan as being a global company. So, it is with absolute joy that we welcome Dr. Dakas to the Samaritan team. We see him as having the passion, drive and spirit to make it happen in Europe and the developing countries."

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