UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | May 4, 2011 |
ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-32157 | 84-1318182 |
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| 12390 El Camino Real, Suite 150, San Diego, California | 92130 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 858-552-0866 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 4, 2011, Odysseas D. Kostas delivered notice to ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") of his resignation, effective as of May 5, 2011, as a director of the Company and from all committees of the Company’s board of directors. Dr. Kostas resigned due to other work commitments, and not due to any disagreement with the Company known to any of its executive officers on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
The nominating and governance committee of the Company’s board of directors is conducting a search to identify a candidate as soon as possible to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Kostas’ departure. In the event a candidate is identified prior to the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 15, 2011, the effective date of such candidate's appointment to the board of directors is likely to be delayed until after the annual meeting.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ||||
| May 9, 2011 | By: |
/s/ Patrick L. Keran
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| Name: Patrick L. Keran | ||||
| Title: President and Chief Operating Officer | ||||