TScan Therapeutics Appoints Seasoned Hematology and Oncology Expert Chrystal U. Louis, M.D., M.P.H., as Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Louis brings to TScan extensive experience in cell therapy, medical affairs, and clinical and commercial development

WALTHAM, Mass., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell therapies (TCR-T) for the treatment of patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of Chrystal U. Louis, M.D., M.P.H., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Louis has extensive experience in hematology and oncology drug development, with a track record of success in clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization.

“We are excited to welcome Chrystal to TScan at this critical time as we continue to progress both clinical-stage programs in heme malignancies and solid tumors. Chrystal’s expertise, spanning all phases of drug development from Phase 1 studies to commercialization and life-cycle management, will be invaluable at this stage of rapid growth for the Company,” said Gavin MacBeath, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer. “I look forward to working with Chrystal as we strive to realize the full potential of our pipeline. On behalf of our Board and our team, I would like to thank Dr. Debora Barton for her key contributions that have enabled us to deliver positive data from our heme program and initiate our solid tumor program.”

“I am thrilled to join the TScan team at such an exciting time as we continue to build on the success seen to date in the heme program and as momentum builds in the solid tumor program,” said Dr. Louis. “I look forward to leveraging my previous experience to support the advancement of these novel cell therapies as we aim to deliver life-changing therapies to patients in need.”

Dr. Louis is succeeding Debora Barton, M.D., who has served as the Company’s Chief Medical Officer since July 2022. Dr. Barton is departing TScan for personal reasons and will continue to advise the Company as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. "Transitioning out of my role at TScan has been a difficult decision,” said Dr. Barton. “It has been a pleasure working with this dynamic team and I am proud of the progress we have made collectively with our clinical programs. I look forward to following the future success of the Company.”