Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. announced that it has appointed a prominent cardiovascular medical and clinical development expert, James (“Terry”) J. Ferguson, M.D., FACC, FAHA, as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Ferguson is a well-recognized, industry leading academic and clinical expert with over 25 years of experience in the cardiovascular space. He joins the Matinas BioPharma management team having served as the Cardiovascular and Bone Therapeutic Area Head for U.S. Medical Affairs, at Amgen, a top-tier global innovative biotechnology company focused on areas of high unmet medical need. Prior to Amgen Dr. Ferguson held a number of senior positions at AstraZeneca, including Vice President of US Cardiovascular Medical and Scientific External Relations, Therapeutic Area Vice President of Cardiovascular Global Medical Affairs, U.S. Development Brand Leader for BRILINTA®, and Senior Director, Clinical Research. Before joining AstraZeneca he was Vice President of Surgical and Critical Care for The Medicines Company.