Q BioMed Inc. announced that Rajendra Apte, MD, PhD has joined its advisory board contributing his extensive experience in the field of ophthalmology. Dr. Apte is the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Apte is currently running a human study to investigate the correlation of GDF-15 levels with glaucoma disease severity and progression. Success in this program will provide a new and valuable tool for physicians to monitor disease treatment and progression.