– USA, CA – Imago BioSciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments for myeloid diseases, today announced the appointment of Bob Baltera, CEO of Cirius Therapeutics. to its Board as a new independent director.
“Bob is a seasoned biotech executive who brings significant corporate development, business strategy and operational expertise to our board,” said Hugh Young Rienhoff, Jr. M.D., CEO, Imago BioSciences. “His leadership experience in the life science sector adds a new strength to an already outstanding board. I look forward to working with Bob as we progress Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) over the next several years to Phase 3 studies and beyond.”
About Bob Baltera
Mr. Baltera is currently the CEO at Cirius Therapeutics and Entrepreneur-in-Residence with Frazier Healthcare Partners since 2016. Previously, he was chief executive officer of Amira Pharmaceuticals until its sale to Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2011. He has held several senior management positions at Amgen over a 17-year period.
“There is huge room for improvement over current therapies for myeloproliferative diseases, especially in patient outcomes, and I believe targeting LDS1 is the opportunity that fills that void,” said Mr. Baltera.
Mr. Baltera earned his B.S. in microbiology and M.S. in genetics from the Pennsylvania State University and his M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
About Imago BioSciences
Imago BioSciences is a clinical-stage, venture-backed biopharmaceutical company whose investors include a fund managed by Blackstone Life Sciences, Frazier Healthcare Partners, Omega Funds, Amgen Ventures, MRL Ventures Fund, HighLight Capital, Pharmaron, Greenspring Associates and Xeraya Capital, as well as other corporate and venture investors.
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