Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) Adds Yuan Xu to Board

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Akero Therapeutics Appoints Yuan Xu to its Board of Directors

April 26, 2021 8:00 AM EDT

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a cardio-metabolic biotechnology company developing transformational treatments for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today announced the appointment of Yuan Xu, Ph.D., to its board of directors as an independent director.

"Dr. Xus extensive experience in establishing and leading biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing capabilities brings a complementary perspective to our Board, said Andrew Cheng, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Akero Therapeutics. "The Akero leadership team looks forward to working with Dr. Xu as we enter late-stage... More