Firefly Neuroscience, an AI-Driven Brain Health Company, Names Brian S. Posner to its Board of Directors, Upon Closing of Its Merger Transaction with WaveDancer
FAIRFAX, Va. and TORONTO, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. ("Firefly"), a pioneering artificial intelligence ("AI") company developing innovative neuroscientific solutions to improve outcomes for patients with mental illnesses and neurological disorders, today announced the appointment of Brian M. Posner to its Board of Directors upon closing of its planned merger with WaveDancer, Inc. ("WaveDancer") (NASDAQ:WAVD). Firefly has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger (as amended, the "Merger Agreement") with WaveDancer, which has been approved by the stockholders of both companies and both companies are working towards meeting the final closing conditions.
"We welcome Brian to our board. We believe that our team will benefit greatly from his 35 years of diversified management experience in both public and private companies," said Jon Olsen, Chief Executive Officer of Firefly. "With his strong experience in the capital markets, corporate governance, business development, and M&A, we believe he will be able to help provide invaluable direction for the future growth of our business."
Mr. Posner has served as Chief Financial Officer at several life science and emerging technology companies. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of electroCore, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOR), a commercial stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company. Prior to electroCore, Mr. Posner served as Chief Financial Officer of Cellectar Biosciences, Alliqua BioMedical, Ocean Power Technologies, Power Medical Interventions and Pharmacopeia. Mr. Posner holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from Queens College and an M.B.A. in managerial accounting from Pace University.
About WaveDancer
WaveDancer, based in Fairfax, VA, has been servicing federal and commercial customers since 1979. WaveDancer is in the business of developing and maintaining information technology ("IT") systems, modernizing client information systems, and performing other IT-related professional services to government and commercial organizations. For more information, please visit https://wavedancer.com/
About Firefly
Firefly is a medical technology and AI company developing and pioneering innovative neuroscientific solutions that improve outcomes for patients with mental illnesses and neurological disorders. The Company has developed its FDA-510(k) cleared Brain Network Analytics ("BNA") software platform (the "BNA Platform") and is focused on advancing diagnostic and treatment approaches for people suffering from mental illnesses and cognitive disorders, including depression, dementia, anxiety disorders, concussions, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Over the last 15 years the Company has invested approximately $60 million to develop its BNA software, compile a database of brain wave tests, gain patent protection, and receive FDA approval to market and sell the Platform. As a result, Firefly is now pursuing commercial launch of the BNA Platform in multiple markets, including pharmaceutical companies with drug research and clinical trial activities and medical practitioners for use in their clinics.
The BNA Platform is a software as a medical solution (SAMS) that was developed using artificial intelligence and machine learning on Firefly's extensive proprietary database of standardized, high-definition longitudinal electroencephalograms (EEGs) of over 17,000 patients representing twelve disorders, as well as clinically normal patients. The BNA Platform, in conjunction with an FDA-cleared EEG system, can provide clinicians with comprehensive insights into brain function (cognition). These insights can enhance a clinician's ability to accurately diagnose mental illnesses and cognitive disorders and to evaluate what therapy and/or drug is best suited to optimize a patient's outcome.
Please visit https://fireflyneuro.com/ for more information.
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