Forma Therapeutics welcomes Dr Wayne Frederick to its Board of Directors

– USA, MA –  Forma Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare hematologic diseases and cancers, today announced the election of Dr Wayne Frederick, M.D. to serve on its Board of Directors.

“As a practicing physician and experienced medical researcher, coupled with his leadership skills and business acumen, Wayne brings valuable perspective to Forma at this pivotal time of growth for our company, particularly as we look to advance our sickle cell disease program into a Phase 2/3 pivotal trial next year,” said Board Chairman,  Peter Wirth.

“I am delighted to welcome such an experienced and sickle cell community-minded director to join us,” said CEO and board member, Frank Lee. “With his deep understanding of patient needs and his personal commitment to the sickle cell community, Wayne embodies Forma’s mission and patient-driven culture.”

Dr. Frederick will serve on the board’s audit committee.

About Dr Wayne Frederick

Dr. Frederick is the President of Howard University, as well as the Charles R. Drew Professor in Surgery at Howard University’s College of Medicine, and a distinguished researcher and practicing surgeon. Before his appointment as President in 2014, Dr. Frederick served as Howard’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer. The author of an extensive body of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, abstracts and editorials, he has also received numerous notable awards for his scholarship and service. Dr. Frederick is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of many other surgical organizations, including the American Surgical Association.

“I am honored to join the board of a company that is committed to and passionate about pursuing treatments for rare hematologic diseases and cancers,” said Dr. Frederick. “As someone who is living with Sickle Cell, I am personally dedicated to the search for new and better therapeutics to combat this painful and debilitating disease. I am inspired by Frank and the team he has so diligently assembled for this cause.”

In addition to his board position at Forma, he currently serves as a board member for Humana, Inc., the United States Chamber of Commerce and Mutual of America Life Insurance Co.

About Forma Therapeutics

Forma Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to transform the lives of patients with rare hematologic diseases and cancers. Our R&D engine combines deep biology insight, chemistry expertise and clinical development capabilities to create drug candidates with differentiated mechanisms of action focused on indications with high unmet need. Our work has generated a broad proprietary portfolio of programs with the potential to provide profound patient benefit.

For more information: https://www.formatherapeutics.com

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