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Coherus BioSciences Appoints Dr. Jill O’Donnell-Tormey to its Board of Directors
- Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey is a cancer immunology key opinion leader with more than 30 years leading the Cancer Research Institute’s efforts to advance cancer
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[{"type":"text","content":"- Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey is a cancer immunology key opinion leader with more than 30 years leading the Cancer Research Institute’s efforts to advance cancer immunotherapies - REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherus Biosciences, Inc. (“Coherus”, Nasdaq: CHRS) today announced the appointment of cancer immunotherapy leader Jill O’Donnell-Tormey, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey will also serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Scientific Affairs of the Cancer Research Institute (“CRI”), a nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to advancing immunotherapy to treat, control and cure all cancers. She joined the organization in 1987 and has been Chief Executive Officer since 1993. As a recognized leader and advocate for cancer immunotherapy, Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey has spearheaded programs at CRI designed to identify and advance promising combination immunotherapies as well as facilitate global coordination of clinical research initiatives across academia and industry. Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey serves on the boards of The City University of New York (“CUNY”), Richmond University Medical Center, and the Staten Island Foundation. “I am excited to welcome Dr. Jill O’Donnell-Tormey to the Coherus Board of Directors. Under her leadership and strategic direction, the Cancer Research Institute has grown to play a key role across the changing landscape of cancer immunology, pioneering and driving advancements in the field,” said Denny Lanfear, CEO of Coherus. “Jill’s experience and insights will be a perfect complement to our Board as we continue to advance the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and build a leading immuno-oncology franchise.” “Translating promising science into cancer treatments that can change patients' lives is at the core of CRI’s mission. Next-generation immuno-oncology agents and combinations can take us to the next stage of significantly improved outcomes for patients,” said Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey. “I am excited to join the Coherus Board of Directors and to help the company advance its goal of delivering new immuno-oncology medicines to patients.” Dr. O’Donnell-Tormey served as a research associate in the department of medicine at Cornell University Medical ...