Metagenomi Appoints Laurence Reid, PhD to its Board of Directors

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Metagenomi (NASDAQ: MGX), a precision genetic medicines company, has appointed Dr. Laurence Reid to its Board of Directors. Dr. Reid brings 30 years of experience in building biotech companies and comes with extensive expertise in business development and R&D strategy.

Dr. Reid currently serves as chairperson of Broken String Biosciences Ltd. and holds board positions at KalVista Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KALV) and other private biotech firms. His previous roles include CEO positions at Decibel Therapeutics (acquired by Regeneron in 2023) and Warp Drive Bio (merged with Revolution Medicines in 2018), as well as leadership positions at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Millennium Pharmaceuticals.

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• Appointment of highly experienced biotech executive with 30 years of industry expertise
• Addition of leader with strong track record in business development and R&D strategy
• Strengthened board expertise in company building and organizational growth

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Dr. Reid brings 30 years of experience in building biotech companies based on innovative scientific platforms and shaping pipeline and business strategy

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metagenomi, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGX) (the “Company”), a precision genetic medicines company committed to developing curative therapeutics for patients using its proprietary gene editing toolbox, today announced the appointment of Laurence Reid, PhD, to its Board of Directors.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Reid to our Board of Directors. Laurence brings a remarkable track record as a company builder and biotech executive, with deep experience across business development, research and development strategy, and organizational growth,” said Brian C. Thomas, PhD, CEO and founder of Metagenomi. “Laurence’s insight and counsel will be invaluable as we continue to advance our proprietary gene editing technologies into the clinic and deliver on our vision to harness the power of metagenomics to create curative genetic medicines for patients.”

“I’m honored to join Metagenomi’s Board of Directors at such a pivotal time in the Company’s evolution. Metagenomi’s powerful gene editing platform is rooted in scientific rigor and has the potential to redefine the treatment landscape for patients suffering from serious genetic diseases,” said Dr. Reid. “I’m thrilled to support the team in advancing its innovative pipeline and building a world-class, science-driven company.”

Dr. Reid is an entrepreneur, company builder, and biotech executive, leveraging his experience as an advisor to growing biotech companies. He currently serves as chairperson of the board of directors of Broken String Biosciences Ltd. and on the boards of directors of KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV) and several other private biotechnology companies. Previously, Dr. Reid was president and CEO of Decibel Therapeutics, Inc., until its acquisition by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2023 and CEO of Warp Drive Bio, LLC until its merger with Revolution Medicines, Inc. in 2018. Dr. Reid has also served as an entrepreneur in residence at Third Rock Ventures LLC. Prior to that, he served as Chief Business Officer of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and as General Manager of Millennium Europe at Millenium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which is now part of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Dr. Reid received a B.A. in natural sciences from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from King’s College, London University.

About Metagenomi

Metagenomi is a precision gene editing company leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop the next generation of potentially curative genome editing therapeutics. Its metagenomics-derived gene editing toolbox has analyzed over 7.4 billion proteins and has the potential to target any type of genetic mutation across the entire human genome. The Company’s innovative and comprehensive platform has full spectrum gene editing, with technologies ranging from ultra-small nucleases and base editors to large gene integrations using CRISPR-associated transposase (CAST) and RNA-Mediated Integration Systems (RIGS). The Company’s lead, wholly-owned development program in Hemophilia A is a potentially curative therapy designed to provide life-long protection from bleeding events and joint damage in adults and children. The Company has additional wholly-owned assets in its pipeline for secreted protein deficiencies and partnered assets for cardiometabolic diseases. For more information, please visit https://metagenomi.co.

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Investor Contacts:

Stephen Jasper
Gilmartin Group
stephen@gilmartinir.com

or

Kiki Patel, PharmD
Gilmartin Group
kiki@gilmartinir.com

FAQ

Who is Dr. Laurence Reid and what is his new role at Metagenomi (MGX)?

Dr. Laurence Reid is a biotech executive with 30 years of experience who has been appointed to Metagenomi's Board of Directors. He brings expertise in building biotech companies and shaping pipeline and business strategy.

What is Dr. Laurence Reid's current professional experience?

Dr. Reid currently serves as chairperson of Broken String Biosciences and board member of KalVista Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KALV) and other private biotech companies.

What are Dr. Laurence Reid's previous CEO positions?

Dr. Reid was previously CEO of Decibel Therapeutics (until its acquisition by Regeneron in 2023) and CEO of Warp Drive Bio (until its merger with Revolution Medicines in 2018).

What is Metagenomi's (MGX) business focus?

Metagenomi is a precision genetic medicines company committed to developing curative therapeutics for patients using its proprietary gene editing toolbox.

What is Dr. Laurence Reid's educational background?

Dr. Reid holds a B.A. in natural sciences from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from King's College, London University.