Opus Genetics (IRD) 8-K Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Leadership Team

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):July 6, 2016

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	001-34079	11-3516358
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 455 Rockville, MD	20850
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (240) 268-5300

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 6, 2016, Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), appointed Lisa Nolan, Ph.D., to serve as Chief Business Officer of the Company.   In this role, Dr. Nolan will be responsible for leading the Company’s business development programs and providing strategic guidance for the Company.

On July 11, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Dr. Nolan.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. press release dated July 11, 2016, announcing the appointment of Lisa Nolan, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer.

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.

	REXAHN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Date: July 11, 2016	/s/ Tae Heum Jeong
	Tae Heum Jeong
	Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. press release dated July 11, 2016, announcing the appointment of Lisa Nolan, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer.