Palisade Bio, Inc. announced that Robert McRae has joined the senior management team as Senior Vice President, Operations and Strategic Development. Rob is an accomplished industry veteran with a proven track record of execution and will be responsible for internal operations helping set corporate strategy. Mr. McRae's experience includes roles in clinical operations and management of global clinical trials in indications across all phases of development.

He joined Viracta Therapeutics in 2017 and held several positions there, most recently VP, Operations & Strategic Alliances. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in developing strategic academic and pharmaceutical partnerships as well as guiding R&D operations including clinical, regulatory and translational activities to effectively execute global trials. Mr. McRae also supported the company's transition from private to public.

Prior to joining Viracta, he held positions in both business development and study management for a global clinical research organization. Mr. McRae conducted molecular biology and microbiology research at Wright State University and was the recipient of a fellowship from The Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education in areas of biodefense interest with the United States Air Force Research Laboratory.