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WATERTOWN, Mass., June 18, 2024 ~ Remix Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Maria Koehler as an independent director to their Board of Directors. This move comes as Remix continues to develop small molecule therapies that target RNA processing and address the underlying causes of various diseases.

According to Peter Smith, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Remix, Dr. Koehler's extensive industry knowledge and experience will be invaluable as the company advances its pipeline of RNA processing modulators. This includes their lead program REM-422, which is a first-in-class therapy.

Dr. Koehler brings over 20 years of experience in leading clinical and regulatory strategy operations for biotech and pharmaceutical companies focused on oncology research and development. She currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Repare Therapeutics, a clinical-stage precision oncology company. In addition, she has held executive and medical leadership roles at Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Bicycle Therapeutics, and GlaxoSmithKline.

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Dr. Koehler's expertise also extends to academia, where she has served as the clinical director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at University Hospital in Pittsburgh and as the director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at St. Christopher's Hospital in Philadelphia. She is a board-certified hematology/oncology physician with an M.D. and Ph.D. from the Silesian School of Medicine in Katowice, Poland.

Currently serving as an independent director on the boards of Ikena Oncology and Abdera Therapeutics, Dr. Koehler expressed her excitement about joining Remix during this pivotal time for the company. She believes that their innovative approach to reprogramming RNA processing holds great therapeutic potential and looks forward to working with Remix leadership and fellow board members to drive this science forward.

With Dr. Koehler's appointment, Remix is poised for success as they continue to make strides in developing groundbreaking therapies that target RNA processing. The company is confident that her expertise and guidance will be instrumental in their journey towards improving the lives of patients with various diseases.

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