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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4, 2024 ~ Franklin Biolabs, a newly established contract research organization (CRO) focused on genetic medicines, has announced the appointment of Vatsala Naageshwaran, PhD, as its Chief Executive Officer. The company was founded by renowned gene therapy pioneer, James Wilson, MD, PhD.

Dr. Naageshwaran brings over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry to her new role at Franklin Biolabs. She is a highly accomplished executive with a strong commitment to advancing advanced therapies for patients. Throughout her career, she has successfully led cross-functional teams and delivered significant revenues to support business growth.

"We are thrilled to have Vatsala join our team at Franklin Biolabs," said Dr. Wilson, Chairperson of the company. "Her exceptional combination of business acumen and technical scientific expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow and bring transformative therapies to patients with rare and debilitating diseases."

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Prior to joining Franklin Biolabs, Dr. Naageshwaran held various leadership positions at biotech companies such as Myriad Genetics and Astex Pharmaceuticals. She also served as the Chief Business Officer at Absorption Systems, a contract research organization based in Exton, PA. In this role, she was responsible for driving the global business strategy for integrated services supporting small molecules, medical devices, and cell and gene therapies.

Most recently, Dr. Naageshwaran was the Vice President and Head of Business Development for US CGT & Lab Services at Pharmaron – a global service provider supporting large pharmaceutical and biotech companies in developing cell and gene therapy products.

"I am honored to join Franklin Biolabs and be a part of their groundbreaking work in gene therapy and healthcare innovation," said Dr. Naageshwaran. "I am confident that my experience will contribute to the development of innovative therapeutics that will have a profound impact on patients' lives worldwide."

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Dr. Naageshwaran holds degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mount Holyoke College and pharmacometrics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She also completed her doctoral work in pharmaceutical drug research through a joint program between the University of Helsinki and Eastern Finland.

Her expertise has been recognized by the FDA, as she has received IDIQ and BAA grants to study PK/PD of complex products. Under her leadership, Pharmaron's San Diego site was named a Top CRO from 2018-2021. In 2021, she was nominated for the San Diego Business Woman of the Year Award. Dr. Naageshwaran's research has been presented at national conferences such as Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), Science of Toxicology (SOT), and American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). She has also authored multiple publications submitted to peer-reviewed journals.

With Dr. Naageshwaran at the helm, Franklin Biolabs is poised to make significant strides in advancing genetic medicines and improving patient outcomes. Her leadership and expertise will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the company's success as it continues to bring innovative therapies to those in need.

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