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Jounce Therapeutics Appoints Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E., to its Board of DirectorsCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNCE), a clinical-stage company focused on the discovery and development of novel cancer immunotherapies and predictive biomarkers, today announced the appointment of Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E., to its board of directors. “Rob brings enormous value to the Jounce board of directors as we move further into the clinic and continue to broaden our pipeline of discovery programs,” said Richard Murray, Ph.D., chief executive officer and president of Jounce Therapeutics. “With his depth of immuno-oncology expertise and clinical development experience, we believe that his insights will be unparalleled as we work to execute on our mission of transforming the way cancer is treated.” Dr. Iannone serves as the executive vice president, research and development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, which he joined in May 2019. Previously, he served as the chief medical officer and head of research and development of Immunomedics and has also held several leadership roles at AstraZeneca and Merck. At AstraZeneca, he was senior vice president and head of immuno-oncology, global medicines development. At Merck, Dr. Iannone served in various roles, culminating in his eventual role as executive director and section hed of oncology clinical development. Dr. Iannone holds a B.S. from The Catholic University of America, an M.D. from Yale University and an M.S.C.E. from University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Johns Hopkins University. “I am honored to join the Jounce board of directors and to work alongside this team of cancer therapy experts. Jounce’s multi-faceted approach to cancer treatment, particularly its prioritization of novel targets and related biomarkers as a way to address current challenges in immuno-oncology is differentiated, timely and exciting,” said Dr. Iannone. “I look forward to working with the board and management team during this time in the company’s development.” About Jounce Therapeutics Investor and Media Contact: |