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Septerna Appoints Veteran Biotechnology Leader Keith Gottesdiener, M.D., to its Board of Directors
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Septerna, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEPN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new era of
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[{"type":"text","content":"SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Septerna, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEPN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new era of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) drug discovery, today announced the appointment of Keith Gottesdiener, M.D., to its board of directors. A seasoned biotechnology executive with over 30 years of experience advancing medicines from discovery through commercialization, Dr. Gottesdiener will serve as chairperson of a newly constituted R&D Committee of the Board. “Dr. Gottesdiener’s exceptional track record of successfully advancing novel therapeutics from discovery through development to approval, combined with his deep expertise in regulatory strategy and clinical development across multiple therapeutic areas, will be invaluable as we advance our lead programs and build Septerna into a premier GPCR therapeutics company,” said Jeffrey Finer, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Septerna. “His appointment comes at a pivotal time as we advance our lead programs and continue building our pipeline of potential differentiated GPCR-targeted therapies.” “Septerna has established a truly differentiated approach to GPCR drug discovery through its proprietary Native Complex Platform™, creating significant opportunities to address unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas,” said Dr. Gottesdiener. “The company’s innovative science and strong clinical pipeline, including the promising PTH1R program for hypoparathyroidism, position Septerna well to deliver meaningful therapies for patients. I look forward to working with the talented team to help guide the company’s continued growth and development.” Dr. Gottesdiener has held leadership roles spanning academia, pharmaceutical R&D, and public biotechnology companies. He most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prime Medicine, Inc., leading the gene-editing company through IPO. Prior to that, Dr. Gottesdiener served as Chief Executive Officer of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he oversaw the development and approval of setmelanotide for three indications in rare genetic forms of obesity. Before joining the biotechnology industry, Dr. Gottesdiener spent 16 years at Merck Research Laboratories, where he served as Worldwide Head of Late-Stage Development and Worldwide Head of Early Develo...