MediciNova Chief Business Officer David H. Crean, Ph.D. Assumes Communications Role Overseeing Investor Engagement and Public Relations

Company to rededicate efforts toward updating stakeholders on
corporate vision, strategy, and ongoing activities

LA JOLLA, Calif., June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875) and focused on development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, malignant brain cancers, and metabolic diseases, announces that its Chief Business Officer, David H. Crean, Ph.D., will assume management of the Company’s investor engagement, corporate communications, and public relations activities. Dr. Crean will now lead the charge to expand and enhance the Company’s communications channels, providing stakeholders with new clarity on its corporate vision and strategic approach. He is also dedicated to providing additional transparency through regular communications with shareholders on its milestones and achievements.