CEO COMMENTS
Kristina Torfgård comments Q2 report 2026
“During the period, IRLAB took several important steps forward: the drug candidate IRL757 was assigned the international nonproprietary name (INN) linepemat, an integrated analysis confirmed mesdopetam’s efficacy profile ahead of Phase III, and a successful capital raise strengthened the company’s financial position. With a strengthened cash position, the company is now aiming to bring the ongoing partner discussions to a conclusion during the year and deliver results from the Phase Ib study LIFT-PD in mid-2027.
With the clear priorities we established at the beginning of 2026 and a strengthened financial position, I look forward to leading the company toward upcoming milestones and working purposefully to realize the potential within our project portfolio.”
Our strategic priorities:
- Partnerships and financing — continue and deepen discussions with potential collaborators, licensees, and investors to secure funding for development programs and support the company’s long-term growth.
- IRL1117 — advance preclinical development activities with the goal of making the project Phase I-ready
- Linepemat (IRL757) — execute the ongoing Phase Ib clinical study in close collaboration with Otsuka, evaluate the results and determine the strategy for the next stage in development.
- Mesdopetam — secure funding for the Phase III program through strategic partnerships or licensing agreements.
- Pirepemat — implement the long-term development strategy and prepare for the next clinical study.

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IRLAB’s CEO intends to step down during the first quarter of 2027
Gothenburg, September 3, 2026 – IRLAB Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: IRLAB A), a company discovering and developing novel treatments for Parkinson’s disease, announces today that Kristina Torfgård has informed the Board of Directors that she wishes to step down from her position as CEO. She will remain in the CEO role until the first quarter of 2027, creating good conditions for a smooth transition to her successor. The Board of Directors will immediately initiate the work to ensure a well-structured leadership transition.
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CEO interview with Kristina Torfgård and CFO Gustaf Albèrt at Redeye
Redeye interviewed CEO Kristina Torfgård and CFO Gustaf Albèrt about IRLAB’s announced rights issue and the company’s priorities going forward. Published on June 16, 2026. Watch the video on Vimeo
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