BioMedNewsBreaks — VERAXA Biotech AG Appoints Dr. Rick Austin as Chief Scientific Officer

VERAXA Biotech AG, a cancer therapy innovator, and proposed de-SPAC target of Voyager Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: VACH), announced the appointment of Rick Austin, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer, effective May 1. Dr. Austin brings more than 25 years of oncology research and development leadership and will help drive VERAXA’s BiTAC(TM) platform and clinical-stage pipeline. He previously served as VP of Research at Harpoon Therapeutics (acquired by Merck in 2024) and held key roles at Amgen and Tularik, contributing to the development of BiTE(R) technologies. Dr. Austin holds a Ph.D. from Yale and has led numerous IND filings, authored over 25 publications and holds 12 issued patents.

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About VERAXA Biotech

At VERAXA, we are building a premier engine for the discovery and development of next-generation antibody-based therapeutics, including bispecific ADCs, bispecific T cell engagers and other innovative formats. Powered by a suite of transformative technologies and guided by rigorous quality-by-design principles, we are rapidly advancing our pipeline of ADCs and proprietary BiTAC(TM) formats into clinical development and beyond. VERAXA was founded on scientific breakthroughs made at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, a world-renowned institution known for pioneering life science research and cutting-edge technologies.

For more information, please visit www.veraxa.com.

On April 22, 2025, VERAXA entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Voyager Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company and special purpose acquisition company targeting the healthcare sector (NASDAQ: VACH, “Voyager”). Upon closing of the Business Combination Agreement, VERAXA is expected to become a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ. The Company has retained Anne Martina Group as the M&A advisor on the transaction.

About Voyager Acquisition Corp.

Voyager is a special purpose acquisition company with a bold mission: to revolutionize the healthcare sector through a merger, stock purchase, or business combination. Our team of experienced executives includes unparalleled expertise in investing, operations, and medical innovation, supported by a vast network of connections. With these strengths, we not only seek to drive success but commit to scaling companies to unprecedented heights in the healthcare industry.

For more information, please visit https://www.voyageracq.com.

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