Resverlogix Corp. announced the appointment of Michael T. Sweeney, M.D., as senior vice president of clinical development. Dr. Sweeney will oversee clinical development programs for RVX-208 in cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes mellitus, and other indications.

This will include the company's Phase 2/3 trial of RVX-208 in patients with high-risk CVD with low HDL and diabetes mellitus.