LA JOLLA, Calif., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs, today announced the appointment of Cris Calsada as its new Chief Financial Officer effective August 30, 2019. Ms. Calsada joins Regulus from Sanifit where she has served as Chief Financial Officer since December 2017.  Ms. Calsada brings to Regulus' senior management team a unique combination of financial, operational and managerial experience. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in the life sciences and technology industries.  Prior to her employment with Sanifit, Ms. Calsada was self-employed as a finance consultant to various life sciences companies.  From 2004 until its acquisition in 2015, she served in positions of increasing responsibility with Ambrx, most recently serving as its Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Finance. Prior to Ambrx, she worked for Sony Online Entertainment as its Executive Director of Finance and Controller. Earlier in her career, she practiced as a certified public accountant. Ms. Calsada received a B.S. in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting from San Diego State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.

"We are excited to welcome Cris to the Regulus team," said Jay Hagan CEO of Regulus. "Cris brings a strong track record of execution to the Regulus senior management team and I look forward to working with her as we advance our pipeline of microRNA therapeutics."

"I am privileged and eager to join the Regulus leadership team at such a pivotal time for the business," said Cris Calsada.  "The landscape of RNA related therapeutics is evolving at a rapid pace and with its recent financing from a strong investor syndicate, I believe Regulus is well positioned to advance its innovative pipeline."

About Regulus

Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs.  Regulus maintains its corporate headquarters in La Jolla, CA. 

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