GNW-Adhoc: Zenas BioPharma appoints Patricia Allen to the board of directors

^ WALTHAM, Mass., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a

global biopharmaceutical company aiming to play a leading role in the

Development and commercialization of inflammatory and immunology therapies

announced today the appointment of Patricia Allen to the Board of Directors of

company, where she also served as chairwoman of the audit committee

will function. Ms. Allen will have more than 20 years of experience in the

areas of finance, investor relations, business development, human resources,

Operations and IT in global listed and private companies

Bring biotechnology companies onto Zenas’ board of directors.

“We are pleased to welcome Ms. Allen to our Board of Directors,” said

Lonnie Moulder, founder and chairman of Zenas BioPharma.

?She has successfully led cross-organizational functions and was in

Board of directors of private and listed global companies

biotechnology company. We look forward to Ms. Allen’s contribution to the

Zenas next phase of growth as we advance our mission,

to develop and deliver transformative immunological therapies for patients

market those who urgently need it.”

“I am looking forward to working with the experienced team at Zenas and the

Board of Directors, through disciplined implementation of the pipeline and

Business development a leader in inflammation and immunology

“To build a focused global biopharmaceutical company,” said Ms. Allen.?This

is an exciting time for Zenas as the company is currently attempting to achieve several

Advance programs in the clinic to ultimately save people’s lives

with autoimmune diseases.”

Ms. Allen most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Vividion Therapeutics

where she recently left. During her time at Vividion she led

the fundraising and the takeover of the company by Bayer AG,

as the company grew and several programs toward the clinic

propulsion. She is currently a member of the board of directors and chairwoman of the

Audit Committee of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, SwanBio Therapeutics and

Anokion. In addition, she was a member of the in the past

Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of Inversago Pharma and

Yumanity Therapeutics.

Prior to joining Vividion, Ms. Allen held the position of Chief

Financial Officer at Zafgen, Inc. (now Larimer Therapeutics). Previously was

She is Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Director of Finance at Alkermes, Inc. and

Auditor at Deloitte & Touche, LLP. She holds a BS degree

in Business Administration from Bryant College.

About Zenas BioPharma

Zenas BioPharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on…

The goal is to become a leading company in development and marketing

of inflammation and immunology-oriented therapies for urgent need

to become trusted patients all over the world. Zenas has clinical

Development capacities and operates worldwide to potentially create a portfolio

differentiated autoimmune therapeutics in areas with high medical needs

to develop needs. We use our experience and skills

Leadership teams and our established networks in the biopharmaceutical industry

Developing therapies that improve the lives of people with autoimmune diseases

and rare diseases. For more information about Zenas

BioPharma please visit www.zenasbio.com (http://www.zenasbio.com/) and

follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @ZenasBioPharma

(https://twitter.com/ZenasBioPharma) and LinkedIn

(https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenas-biopharma/).

Investor and media contact:

Argot Partners

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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