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Spyre Therapeutics Appoints Accomplished Biopharma Leader Dr. Sandra Milligan to its Board of Directors
WALTHAM, Mass., May 15, 2024 (PR NEWSWIRE)—Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYRE) (the “Company” or “Spyre”), a development-stage biotechnology company advancing best-in-class antibody engineering, rational therapeutic combinations, and precision medicine approaches for the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (“IBD”), today announced the appointment of Sandra Milligan, M.D., J.D., President of Aspira Women’s Health, to its Board of Directors.
“With a distinguished career spanning leadership roles at large and small biopharmaceutical companies, Dr. Milligan brings deep expertise in clinical development and regulatory affairs, including within IBD, that will be invaluable as we execute on our strategy to deliver novel therapies that improve both efficacy and convenience compared to today’s standard of care,” said Cameron Turtle, DPhil, Chief Executive Officer of Spyre. “We are excited to incorporate her guidance as we progress our novel antibody therapies targeting α4b7 and TL1A into clinical studies in the upcoming months.”
Prior to her current role at Aspira, Dr. Milligan served as the Head of Research and Development of Organon & Co. Previously, she served in key executive positions, including Senior Vice President and Head of Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety at Merck; Vice President of Product Development Regulatory at Genentech, Inc.; and important roles across legal and regulatory affairs at Amgen Inc.
“As a physician, Spyre’s commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centric innovation resonates deeply with me,” said Dr. Milligan. “I am honored to join this accomplished team of leaders and eager to collaborate in their goal to drive meaningful advancements in IBD treatment toward improving lives.”
Dr. Milligan is being appointed as a successor to Russell Cox, whose Board term ended effective May 13, 2024. We express our gratitude for Russell’s dedicated service as the Chairman of the Board. Jeffrey Albers, current member of the Board, has been appointed Chairman in connection with Russell’s departure.
About Spyre Therapeutics
Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that aims to create next-generation inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) products by combining best-in-class antibody engineering, rational therapeutic combinations, and precision medicine approaches. Spyre’s pipeline includes extended half-life antibodies targeting α4b7, TL1A, and IL-23. For more information, visit Spyre’s website at www.spyre.com.
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