DAWN - Day One Announces Two New Appointments to Board of Directors | Benzinga
BRISBANE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Day One Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:DAWN) ("Day One" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing targeted therapies for people of all ages with life-threatening diseases, today announced the appointments of Habib Dable and Dr. William Grossman to its Board of Directors.
"We are excited to welcome Habib and Bill to our Board during this pivotal phase of our growth," said Jeremy Bender, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Day One. "Their deep expertise and leadership in oncology will further strengthen our Board and will be a great asset as we prepare for the potential launch of our first new medicine."
Mr. Dable has nearly 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and is currently a part-time Venture Partner at RA Capital Management, L.P. He also serves as an Independent Director at Blueprint Medicines, Aerovate Therapeutics and PepGen Inc. Most recently, Mr. Dable was President and Chief Executive Officer of Acceleron Pharma Inc., a biopharmaceutical company targeting leading-edge therapies for patients with serious and rare diseases, until its acquisition by Merck in 2021. Prior to joining Acceleron in 2016, Mr. Dable spent 22 years at Bayer AG where he served as President of U.S. Pharmaceuticals; Executive Vice President, Global Head Specialty Medicine; Vice President, Ophthalmology; Global Launch Team Head, EYLEA®; Global Head, Neurology and Ophthalmology; and Vice President, Regional Head, Hematology and Cardiology.
"It's a privilege to join the Board of Day One at such an important time," said Habib Dable. "I look forward to partnering with the executive leadership team and the Board as we drive continued progress in the pipeline and prepare for commercial launch."
Dr. Grossman is Senior Vice President, Oncology Clinical Development & Therapeutic Area Head at Gilead Sciences. He currently sits on the Board of ...