BPGbio Names Scott Minick to Board of Directors

BPGbio, Inc., a prominent player in the biopharmaceutical industry, has announced the appointment of Scott Minick to its Board of Directors. Mr. Minick, a seasoned veteran in the biotech sector and an experienced venture capital investor, will offer his expertise to assist BPGbio in its next phase of growth, particularly in commercialization and strategic partnerships through its NAi Interrogative Biology Platform.

Daniel Elliott, a Board member and key shareholder of BPGbio, expressed his enthusiasm about Mr. Minick joining the board. He highlighted that Mr. Minick's extensive knowledge and business acumen in both the biopharma and financial sectors would be crucial as the company seeks to expand its pipeline and build commercial alliances.

Mr. Minick brings a wealth of experience to BPGbio, having held significant roles in both public and private biotechnology companies. Notably, as the CEO of BIND Therapeutics, he developed a comprehensive cancer clinical pipeline that was based on cutting-edge nanotechnology from prestigious institutions like MIT and Harvard. His leadership led to a successful IPO in 2013, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Prior to his tenure at BIND, Mr. Minick was a Managing Director at ARCH Venture Partners, a leading biotechnology venture fund. In this role, he also served as Executive Chairman for several ARCH portfolio companies. Additionally, he was the President and COO of SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he was instrumental in the development, approval, and commercial launch of the cancer therapeutic Doxil®. His extensive experience also includes serving as Chairman of California Pacific Medical Center and as a Director of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Commenting on his new role, Mr. Minick stated that BPGbio is at a pivotal point in harnessing its unique biology-first approach to AI-driven drug discovery. With several clinical assets ready for phase 2 and phase 3 trials, he expressed excitement about working with the forward-thinking leadership team at BPGbio. Mr. Minick aims to help the company solidify its position as an independent leader in biotechnology, validating its innovative approach through successful clinical trials and achieving its mission to streamline and mitigate risks in drug discovery, particularly in oncology, neurology, and rare diseases.

Mr. Minick's academic background includes postgraduate training in neurobiology at the Salk Institute, an MBA from Northwestern University, and a BA from the University of California San Diego.

About BPGbio Inc.
BPGbio, Inc. is a leading biopharmaceutical company that leverages a biology-first, AI-powered approach to advance clinical-stage assets. The company's focus areas include mitochondrial biology and protein homeostasis, with a strong pipeline of AI-developed therapeutics targeting oncology, rare diseases, and neurology. Several of these therapeutics are in late-stage clinical trials. BPGbio's innovative approach is driven by its proprietary NAi Interrogative Biology Platform, protected by over 400 US and international patents. The company also boasts one of the largest clinically annotated non-governmental biobanks with longitudinal samples and exclusive access to the most powerful supercomputer globally. Based in the greater Boston area, BPGbio is at the forefront of a new era in medicine, merging biology, multi-modal data, and AI to revolutionize disease understanding, diagnosis, and treatment.

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