Ionis Pharmaceuticals chief scientific officer to retire in 2027

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Ionis announces Dr. Frank Bennett, chief scientific officer, to retire

July 29, 2026 7:05 AM EDT

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) announced today that Frank Bennett, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief scientific officer, will retire effective February 2027.

As a founding scientist, Frank has been instrumental in shaping Ionis and advancing the entire field of RNA-targeted medicines, said Brett P. Monia, Ph.D., chief... More