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MBX Biosciences Appoints Laurie Stelzer to Board of Directors as Audit Committee Chair
CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MBX Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery,
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[{"type":"text","content":"CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MBX Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel precision peptide therapies for the treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders, today announced the appointment of Laurie Stelzer as an independent director on the Company’s Board of Directors and as chairperson of the board’s audit committee. Ms. Stelzer brings decades of executive and financial leadership experience with extensive corporate governance, financial oversight, and accounting experience. “I am thrilled to welcome Laurie Stelzer to the Company’s Board as an independent director,” said Kent Hawryluk, President and Chief Executive Officer of MBX Biosciences. “Laurie adds significant expertise as an audit committee chair and business leader, and her commercial and strategic proficiency complements the deep experience of our Board. We look forward to working closely with her as we execute on a catalyst-rich year, including data from our three clinical-stage programs and initiation of our Phase 3 confirmatory trial in hypoparathyroidism.” Laurie Stelzer added, “MBX is well positioned with a growing pipeline of innovative Precision Endocrine Peptides™, a strong balance sheet and a world-class leadership team. I look forward to collaborating with the Board as we endeavor to give patients freedom through convenient and tailored treatment of their endocrine and metabolic diseases.” Ms. Stelzer previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Kailera Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on GLP-1 therapeutics. She also currently serves on the boards of directors of Sionna Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage cystic fibrosis company; PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a precision oncology company; and Spyre Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on gastrointestinal and rheumatic diseases. For over 25 years, Ms. Stelzer has held leadership roles in finance, treasury, global accounting, business development, project management, and site operations for a range of biopharmaceutical companies including as Chief Financial Officer of Orna Therapeutics, Inc., Mirati Therapeutics, Inc., Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. She also held senior management roles at Shire Plc and Amgen, Inc....