Imunon Appoints James E. Dentzer to its Board of Directors

CEO of Curis brings extensive biopharmaceutical financial experience to the Board

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imunon, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMNN), a clinical-stage drug development company, announces the appointment of James E. Dentzer to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Dentzer is the chief executive officer of Curis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, and brings to Imunon more than 20 years of leadership in the global pharmaceutical industry. His appointment brings the number of Directors to nine.

Mr. Dentzer has been President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Curis, Inc. since September 2018. From March 2018 to September 2018, Mr. Dentzer served as Curis’ Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. From March 2016 to March 2018, Mr. Dentzer served as Curis’ Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dentzer has also held the positions of secretary and treasurer from March 2016 to March 2019. Prior to joining Curis, Mr. Dentzer served as Chief Financial Officer of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, from December 2013 to December 2015. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Valeritas, Inc., a medical technology company, from March 2010 to December 2013. Prior to joining Valeritas, Inc., he was the Chief Financial Officer of Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. a biotechnology company, from October 2006 to October 2009. In prior positions, he spent six years as Corporate Controller of Biogen Inc., a biotechnology company, and six years in various senior financial roles at E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, a chemical, petroleum and biotechnology company, in the U.S. and Asia.

Commenting on Mr. Dentzer’s appointment, Michael H. Tardugno, Celsion’s Executive Chairman, said “We are delighted to welcome such a talented executive to our Board of…