NovaBridge Biosciences (NBP) said Monday that it has appointed Srishti Gupta as chief executive officer and a member of the company's board, starting Wednesday.
Gupta will succeed Xi-Yong Fu, who has decided to pursue other opportunities, the company said. Fu will support the company in an advisory capacity during the transition, NovaBridge Biosciences said.
Gupta previously served as the chief executive officer of Idorsia, according to a statement.
NovaBridge Biosciences shares were up 18% in Monday trading.
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