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Kriya Therapeutics Strengthens Leadership Team with the Appointment of Dr. Ilise Lombardo as Chief Medical OfficerREDWOOD CITY, Calif. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kriya Therapeutics, Inc., a fully integrated platform company pioneering a new model to develop novel technologies and therapeutics in gene therapy, announced today that Ilise Lombardo, M.D., has joined the company as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Lombardo will lead Kriya’s clinical and medical organization responsible for advancing a deep and diversified pipeline of gene therapy candidates across multiple therapeutic areas. “I am thrilled to welcome Ilise to Kriya’s growing team,” said Shankar Ramaswamy, M.D., Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kriya. “Ilise brings a wealth of experience across numerous modalities and therapeutic areas, and she has built and led world-class organizations over the course of her career. With her leadership, Kriya is well-positioned to deliver on its mission to revolutionize how gene therapies are designed, developed, and manufactured – improving speed to market and lowering the cost per dose.” Dr. Lombardo brings more than 20 years of medical and clinical development experience and leadership in academia and industry. Prior to joining Kriya, she was the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Arvelle Therapeutics, an epilepsy-focused company recently acquired by Angelini Pharma. Through her work at Arvelle, Dr. Lombardo was named one of the top ten female company founders in the world. Prior to founding Arvelle, Dr. Lombardo held senior roles in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs working with small molecules, biologics and gene therapies at Axovant Sciences, Forum Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer. She has built and led successful teams across multiple therapeutic areas – including in CNS, ophthalmology, pulmonary vascular disease, rare diseases and endocrine care – resulting in multiple drug approvals.>
“I am delighted to be joining Kriya and was drawn to the company’s unique vision and ambition,” said Dr. Lombardo. “I believe that gene therapy represents one of the most promising new modalities in medicine, and I am eager to help advance Kriya’s broad portfolio of gene therapies that have the potential to transform the lives of patients suffering from a range of serious conditions.” About Kriya Therapeutics Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements Media Contact |