REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Codexis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDXS), a leading provider of enzymatic solutions for efficient and scalable therapeutics manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Arthur Levin, PhD, to the Company’s Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Levin is a founding member of Avidity Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called antibody oligonucleotide conjugates, and currently serves on its Board of Directors. He brings three decades of experience developing oligonucleotides to Codexis as it continues to onboard customers for its Enzyme Catalyzed Oligonucleotide (ECO) Synthesis
“We are thrilled to have such a distinguished oligonucleotide leader as Art Levin join our SAB,” said Stefan Lutz, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research at Codexis. “With extensive experience in the development of numerous oligonucleotides, including the first approved antisense drugs and the first microRNA-targeted therapeutic in clinical trials, Art will provide invaluable guidance as we continue on our growth trajectory with the ECO Synthesis platform.”
Dr. Levin added, “I am excited to partner with Codexis as it expands the possibility of RNAi therapeutics through its groundbreaking enzymatic technologies. As someone who has been in the oligonucleotide business for decades, it is exciting to see momentum for the space increasing so drastically. I look forward to working with the management team and SAB to help usher Codexis through this next phase of growth.”
In addition to his role on the Board of Directors, Dr. Levin previously held the positions of Distinguished Scientist, Strategic Leader and Chief Scientific Officer at Avidity. Dr. Levin is a highly regarded key opinion leader in the RNA therapeutics field who has led teams responsible for the development of many oligonucleotides. Prior to joining Avidity, Dr. Levin was the Executive Vice President of Research and Development at miRagen Therapeutics and held senior drug development roles at Ionis (formerly Isis) Pharmaceuticals and Santaris Pharmaceuticals. He has published more than 100 scientific articles and has authored several of the most cited reviews in the field. In addition to Codexis, he serves on the scientific advisory boards of multiple institutions. Dr. Levin received a doctorate in toxicology from the University of Rochester and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Muhlenberg College.
About the Codexis Strategic Advisory Board
Codexis’ Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) was established in 2023 and is comprised of experts across oligonucleotide synthesis, manufacturing and commercialization. The SAB plays a pivotal role in guiding the Company’s strategic direction and offers valuable insights to inform the continued development of the ECO Synthesis
About Codexis
Codexis is a leading provider of enzymatic solutions for efficient and scalable therapeutics manufacturing that leverages its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO Synthesis
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For More Information
Investor Contact
Carrie McKim
(336) 608-9706
ir@codexis.com
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Lauren Musto
(650) 421-8205
media@codexis.com
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