Benzinga | Jun 8, 2021 07:13AM EDT

Kezar Life Sciences Announces Formation Of Clinical Advisory Committee

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced the formation of its Clinical Advisory Committee.

Comprised of thought leaders in immunology, rheumatology, neurology, and nephrology, members of the committee will provide Kezar with strategic guidance and external perspective regarding the clinical development of KZR-616 in autoimmune diseases and other immune-mediated diseases. Additionally, the group will work to ensure clinical development is in the best interest of patients and will advise on potential therapeutic applications and opportunities for Kezar's programs.

"We are honored to have this impressive group of clinicians and thought leaders join our newly formed Clinical Advisory Committee," said Kezar Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, John Fowler. "We believe they will provide valuable insight as we advance KZR-616 through our programs focused on immune-mediated diseases of high unmet medical need."

Appointments to Kezar's Clinical Advisory Committee include:

Rohit Aggarwal, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

Prof. Olivier Benveniste, MD, PhD, Professor of Internal Medicine & Immunology, Sorbonne Universit?, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital

Mazen Dimachkie, MD, Professor of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Ingrid Lundberg, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Karolinska Institute

Samir V. Parikh, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Onno Teng, MD, PhD, Nephrology Clinical Scientist, Leiden University Medical Center

Sanjay Shukla, MD, MS, CEO, Atyr Pharmaceuticals