ALBPS Biophytis

Biophytis SA (Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics for age-related diseases, today announced that Daniel Schneiderman, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer based in the U.S., will expand his role to include the financial operations for Biophytis SA. Additionally, Jean-Christophe Montigny, Chief Operating Officer, has resigned from the Company.  Mr. Montigny will continue in his role through July 24, 2019 to ensure a smooth transition.  

Dr. Stanislas Veillet, chief executive officer of Biophytis, said, “On behalf of the company, I would like to personally thank Jean-Christophe for his tireless efforts and contributions to Biophytis over the last decade. He has played an integral role as we have grown over the years from a small start-up to a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a pipeline of therapeutics focused on age-related diseases. We wish Jean-Christophe the very best in his future endeavors.”

About BiophytisBiophytis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics that slow the degenerative processes and improve functional outcomes for patients suffering from age-related diseases. Our therapeutic approach is aimed at targeting and activating key biological resilience pathways that can protect against and counteract the effects of the multiple biological and environmental stresses that lead to age-related diseases. Our lead drug candidate, Sarconeos (BIO101), is an orally administered small molecule in development for the treatment of neuromuscular diseases, including sarcopenia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Our second drug candidate, Macuneos (BIO201), is an orally administered small molecule in development for the treatment of retinal diseases, including dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt disease. Biophytis is headquartered in Paris, France, and has offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on Euronext Growth Paris (Ticker: ALBPS - ISIN: FR0012816825). For more information please visit www.biophytis.com.

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Biophytis Investor Relations ContactDaniel Schneiderman, CFO dan.schneiderman@biophytis.comTel: +1 (857) 220-9720

U.S. Media ContactLifeSci Public Relations Cherilyn Cecchini, M.D.ccecchini@lifescipublicrelations.comTel: +1 (646) 876-5196

Europe Media ContactCitigate Dewe RogersonAntoine Denry antoine.denry@citigatedewerogerson.comTel: +33 (0) 1 53 32 84 78