Dr. Gerwin Westfield, a distinguished leader in the medical and pharmaceutical fields whose work has contributed to a Nobel Prize (Chemistry), previously served with the company from 2015 to 2021, including as Director of Medical Affairs. Most recently, he was Vice President of Medical Affairs for Everly Health, a private, venture-backed healthcare company. His expertise is in directing essential products, trials, and services within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, including medical and scientific affairs, patient advocacy and partnering with regulatory affairs, business development, and sales and marketing at high-growth life sciences enterprises. Prior to originally joining Aytu BioPharma in 2015, Dr. Westfield worked for Arbor Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Westfield received a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry and B.S. in Biology from University of Michigan. Dr. Westfield is credited with over twenty peer-reviewed publications and white papers, numerous poster presentations and professional lectures, and has won multiple prestigious academic awards and fellowships.