Cocrystal Pharma names James Sapirstein as chief executive officer

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Cocrystal Pharma Appoints James Sapirstein, Biopharma Industry Leader with Extensive Antiviral Development Experience, as Chief Executive Officer

June 3, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

BOTHELL, Wash., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cocrystal Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) (Cocrystal or the Company), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapeutics to meet the growing need for effective, safe antiviral treatments, has appointed James Sapirstein Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Company also plans to appoint Mr. Sapirstein as a member of the Board of Directors. He has extensive pharmaceutical industry leadership and development experience. Mr. Sapirstein replaces Sam Lee and Jim Martin, who served as Co-Chief Executive Officers. Sam Lee will continue as President and transition to Chief Scientific Officer,... More