Nexien BioPharma, Inc. announced executive and business updates. Dr. Joseph F. Aceto, JD, Ph.D. has been appointed as the Company’s Interim Director of Translational Research. In this role, Dr. Aceto will oversee the ongoing evolution of Nexien’s research programs, to develop, license, and commercialize pharmaceuticals utilizing cannabinoids as the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Dr. Aceto has more than 30 years of scientific, business, legal, and intellectual property experience, with a focus on supporting patented technologies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Dr. Aceto will retain his existing role as Vice President, Legal and Intellectual Property counsel. Dr. Michael Fenn, Ph.D., a member of Nexien’s Scientific Advisory Board, has joined Harvard Innovation Labs as Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences. Dr. Fenn has over a decade of experience in life science and advanced materials research and development with a diverse background in nanomaterials, biomaterials, oncology, drug delivery, medical devices, and diagnostics. He has been involved with the launch and growth of multiple successful early-stage life science startups, directing pre-clinical R&D efforts, overseeing intellectual property development, and guiding overall business and scientific strategy.