Monopar Advances Launch Readiness with Addition of Veteran Commercial Executive Nicole Sweeny to Board of Directors and Expansion of Commercial Leadership Team

WILMETTE, Ill., July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monopar Therapeutics Inc. (“Monopar” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MNPR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs, today announced the addition of seasoned commercial leaders to support the anticipated launch of the Company’s first commercial product, ALXN1840, pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Nicole Sweeny, former Chief Commercial Officer of KalVista Pharmaceuticals, was elected to the Board of Directors at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 22, 2026. In addition, Monopar has appointed Sharon Funk as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, and Daniel Olmstead as Senior Vice President, Market Access, Distribution and Patient Services.