Montreal, QC, Canada, September 16th, 2025 – Defence Therapeutics Inc. (“Defence” or the “Company”), a leading biotechnology company specialized in drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amie Phinney, PhD, MBA to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Dr. Phinney recently joined Defence as a Strategy and Business Advisor, working closely with leadership to refine the Company’s direction. We are thrilled to now expand her role to the Board of Directors, where she will help drive governance and long-term value creation as Defence accelerates the advancement of its innovative drug-delivery platform.
“Amie has already made a strong impact in shaping our strategic priorities,” said Sébastien Plouffe, Founder and CEO of Defence Therapeutics. “Her experience spanning global pharma, biotech ventures, and commercialization will be invaluable as we continue building momentum.”
“I am honoured to join the Board at this exciting stage,” said Dr. Phinney. “Defence’s science has the potential to be transformative, and I look forward to supporting the Company’s growth and long-term success.”
With Dr. Phinney’s appointment, Defence strengthens its leadership team and Board as it enters a pivotal phase of translating breakthrough drug-delivery science that has the potential to reshape the treatment landscape and deliver meaningful value for patients and shareholders alike.
The Company has granted 100,000 incentive stock options to Dr. Phinney (the “Options”), in accordance with the terms and conditions of Defence’s Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Options are vested immediately and exercisable at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of three years from the date of grant.
About Defence:
Defence Therapeutics is a publicly traded biotechnology company committed to making cancer treatment more effective and safer. Using its Accum® precision drug delivery platform, Defence is working to enhance the potency of ADCs and other complex biologics at lower doses, with the goal of reducing side effects and improving access to advanced therapies. By pursing cutting edge science, and collaborating with pharma and biotech partners, Defence strives to bring transformative therapies to patients who need them most. To learn more about Defence Therapeutics and explore partnering opportunities, please visit www.defencetherapeutics.com or contact info@defencetherapeutics.com.
For further information:
Amie Phinney
President and Chief Executive Officer
P: (604) 306-8027
aphinney@defencetherapeutics.com
www.defencetherapeutics.com
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