Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Vinay Shah to also serve as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Mr. Shah joins Virpax from Aravive, Inc., a clinical stage biotech company, where he served for five years as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Aravive, he was with Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for nine years in financial positions of increasing responsibilities.

Mr. Shah has over 30 years of financial experience, successfully establishing financial functions, participating in licensing and M&A transactions, and engaging in fund raising activities. He received his BA degree from Ranchi University in India and his MBA from Arizona State University in finance.