TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxis International, Inc. (OXIS) (OXI.PA) a biotechnology company focused on cannabinoid therapy development and commercialization, announced today, Dr. James J Mulé has joined the Scientific Advisory Board for its' wholly owned subsidiary, Oxis Biotech, Inc.

Dr. James J. Mulé, Ph.D. currently serves as an Executive Vice President and Associate Center Director for Translational Research, the Michael McGillicuddy Endowed Chair for Melanoma Research and Treatment, and the Co-Director of the Donald A. Adam Comprehensive Melanoma Center at the Moffitt Cancer Center. Previously, he was in Palo Alto, Calif., where he was involved in the birth of two startup companies while an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Surgery, Stanford University. He then moved to Ann Arbor, Mich., as the Director of the Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy Clinical Research Program at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Mulé is recognized for his translational research studies in cancer immunotherapy. His research group is involved in vaccine strategies and other approaches to stimulate the immune system to recognize and destroy tumors. The work in these areas has helped to develop new treatments for advanced cancer patients. Dr. Mulé serves on the Advisory Boards of seven NCI-designated Cancer Centers and was a member of the NCI's Board of Scientific and Clinical Counselors. He served as Chair of the Cellular, Tissue and Gene Therapy Advisory Committee of CBER, FDA, and is a Special Government Employee of the NCI and the FDA. Dr. Mulé is recognized for his research and clinical contributions to cancer immunotherapy, particularly in solid tumors.

Oxis Chairman and CEO Tony Cataldo stated, "We are honored to have Dr. Mulé on our Scientific Advisory Board. I was lucky enough to have Dr. Mulé on my SAB when I formed Genesis BioPharma (now Lion Biotechnologies, Inc.). His expertise and guidance in helping companies mature through the rigors of the FDA is invaluable to helping us advance our recently announced Multiple Myeloma Therapy." (see press release dated January 12, 2015)

"As a new member of the Oxis Biotech Scientific Advisory Board, I am delighted to once again have the unique opportunity to work with Mr. Cataldo on very promising, innovative strategies to address the world's significant cancer problem", said Dr. Mulé.

ABOUT OXIS BIOTECH, INC. - OXIS is a biotech company that develops and commercializes innovative drugs of therapeutic molecules including cannabinoids, which are focused on several cancer indications. Oxis address the clinical shortcomings of existing commercial products in related fields. OXIS has formed relationships with some of the world's leading cannabinoid researchers and institutions to advance its technologies.

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