Pardes Biosciences, Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas G. Wiggans as Chair of the Board of Directors. Uri Lopatin, M.D. will remain on the Board of Directors and continue to play an active role in the company's research and development activities as Chief Scientific & Strategic Advisor. In addition, Mark Auerbach will transition from Chairman to Board Director.

Mr. Wiggans is currently on the Board of Directors of Annexon, Inc., Cymabay Therapeutics Inc., and Forma Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. He has previously served on the Board of Directors for various industry organizations, educational institutions, and both private and public companies, including service on the board of Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Sangamo Biosciences, and Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.