Sutro Biopharma Appoints Dr. Hans-Peter Gerber as Chief Scientific Officer

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (Sutro or the Company) (NASDAQ: STRO), a clinical-stage oncology company pioneering site-specific and novel-format antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced the appointment of Hans-Peter Gerber, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer, effective September 18, 2023. Dr. Gerber brings over 25 years of drug discovery and development experience to Sutro, with extensive scientific background and expertise in ADCs, targeted oncology, and novel biotherapeutic platforms.

“Dr. Gerber’s deep experience in the development of ADCs and other novel therapeutics make him an invaluable addition to our management team,” said Bill Newell, Sutro’s Chief Executive Officer. “With a demonstrated track record from target identification and selection of lead compounds to IND and subsequent regulatory filings, he is the ideal CSO for Sutro. As we continue to develop our pipeline, Dr. Gerber is well-positioned to execute on our goal of continuing to identify, design, and develop next-generation cancer drugs that will rapidly progress into the clinic.”

“I was impressed by Sutro’s unique ability to design and manufacture precise targeted molecules, addressing current challenges in the development of biotherapeutics, as well as its already promising pipeline,” said Dr. Gerber. “It is an honor to join such a talented team and to have the chance to transform the lives of cancer patients by discovering and developing innovative treatments.”

Dr. Gerber began his Biotech career at Genentech in the Department of Molecular Oncology, followed by various management roles at Seattle Genetics and Pfizer. He has a strong track record in leading cross-functional teams, innovative discovery and translational medicine, and contributions to IND filings and BLA submissions.

Prior to joining Sutro, Dr. Gerber served as Chief Scientific Officer at Codeable Therapeutics, an ADC startup company focusing on the development of next generation ADCs that induce immunogenic cell death. Previously, he held executive roles at 3T Biosciences and Maverick Therapeutics. He has also served as an advisor for various Biotech startups, VCs, and Pharma companies and is currently a Board member at Athebio AG and Chairman of the Board at T-CURX. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 100 issued patents, he has an impressive record of high scientific achievement. He received an MS in Biochemistry and a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Zurich, Switzerland.