Nektar Therapeutics announced it has appointed Myriam J. Curet, M.D., as an independent director to its Board of Directors. Dr. Curet brings three decades of experience working in the healthcare sector and academia, and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Intuitive Surgical Inc., a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. Previously, she served as Chief Medical Advisor and Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer.