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CRISPR Therapeutics Announces Planned Transition of Chief Operating Officer
ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on creating
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[{"type":"text","content":"ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on creating transformative gene-based medicines for serious diseases, today announced that its Chief Operating Officer, Lawrence Klein, Ph.D., will be stepping down from the Company to pursue external opportunities. It is expected that he will remain with the Company through year end to help ensure a smooth transition. A search is underway to find a successor to Dr. Klein. “I want to thank Lawrence for his substantial contributions to the growth and success of CRISPR Therapeutics over the past seven years,” said Samarth Kulkarni, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, CRISPR Therapeutics. “Lawrence played key roles in setting the Company’s strategy, executing on our programs and partnerships, and building the strong leadership team and organization that we have today. We wish Lawrence continued success in his future endeavors, and look forward to working with him on a smooth transition.” “CRISPR Therapeutics is a truly remarkable company, and I feel fortunate to have had the chance to contribute to its success,” stated Dr. Klein. “The Company is in a very strong position with our lead program, exa-cel, poised for regulatory filing, five other programs in the clinic, and additional programs nearing clinical trials, including our growing in vivo pipeline. I will continue to support CRISPR Therapeutics in this transition, and look forward to watching the Company’s future success in the years ahead.” About CRISPR TherapeuticsCRISPR Therapeutics is a leading gene editing company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious diseases using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 platform. CRISPR/Cas9 is a revolutionary gene editing technology that allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA. CRISPR Therapeutics has established a portfolio of therapeutic programs across a broad range of disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine and rare diseases. To accelerate and expand its efforts, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic partnerships with leading companies including Bayer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and ViaCyte, Inc. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D ope...