WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Forma Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on sickle cell disease, prostate cancer and other rare hematologic diseases and cancers, today announced that Arturo Molina, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P., has been elected to serve on the company’s board of directors and R&D committee.
Dr. Molina is an internationally acclaimed clinician, hematology and oncology researcher, practicing physician and pioneer for change in healthcare inequities. He has over 25 years experience in biopharma, hematology and oncology and currently serves as chief medical officer at Sutro Biopharma, where he is responsible for the clinical development of oncology and hematology therapeutics. Prior to Sutro, Dr. Molina served as Vice President of Oncology Scientific Innovation at Johnson & Johnson’s California Innovation Center and Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Clinical Development for Johnson and Johnson’s Ortho Biotech Oncology Research and Development, Chief Medical Officer at Cougar Biotechnology which was acquired by Johnson and Johnson and Senior Director and Interim Head of Oncology/Hematology in the Department of Medical Research and Clinical Development at Biogen Idec, Inc.
“I am excited to welcome Arturo at this pivotal stage of growth for Forma,” said Peter Wirth, chair of Forma’s board of directors. “Arturo’s exceptional clinical and administrative acumen in the fields of hematology and oncology will inform Forma’s work as it continues advancing treatments to meet the needs of these important patient populations.”
Additionally, Dr. Molina is a member of the American Society of Hematology’s Committee on Promoting Diversity and the National Advisory Committee of the Amos Medical Faculty Development Program, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program focused on increasing the number of medical, dental and nursing faculty from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Molina is also an adjunct clinical associate professor at the Stanford School of Medicine, Oncology Division.
“We are thrilled Arturo is joining us at Forma. His global clinical, drug development and launch experience will be vital to Forma as we continue to develop therapies with the goal of transforming patients’ lives around the world,” said Frank Lee, president and chief executive officer of Forma. “Arturo’s operational and strategic experience in pioneering new solutions will help us to deliver on our mission in very concrete ways as we work to ensure our therapies are successful in the clinic and ultimately reach patients in need.”
“I am honored to join the board and R&D Committee of Forma, whose unequivocal patient-focused and culturally aware approach to challenging diseases aligns with my work,” said Dr. Molina. “I’m eager to share my clinical drug development and research expertise to advance Forma’s exciting pipeline and patient-focused mission.”
About Forma Therapeutics
Forma Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to transform the lives of patients with rare hematologic diseases and cancers. Our R&D engine combines deep biology insight, chemistry expertise and clinical development capabilities to create drug candidates with differentiated mechanisms of action focused on indications with high unmet need. Our work has generated a broad proprietary portfolio of programs with the potential to provide profound patient benefit. For more information, please visit www.FormaTherapeutics.com or follow us on Twitter @FORMAInc and LinkedIn.
