Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. announced that Dr. Gary Wilcox will assume the role of interim Chief Executive Officer effective July 22, 2016. Dr. Wilcox previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Cocrystal from 2008 to 2015. Mr. Jeffrey Meckler stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and from the Board to pursue other interests.

Dr. Wilcox will continue to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company. In addition, Dr. Douglas Mayers, the Chief Medical Officer at Cocrystal, submitted his resignation effective immediately. Dr. Luz Pascual, Vice President Clinical Development, shall continue to oversee the ongoing clinical programs. Dr. Wilcox has over 35 years of experience in biotech companies including 14 years at Icos Corporation where he played a key role in the development of Cialis as the Executive Vice President of Operations and a member of the board of directors.