MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 09, 2017 -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS), a dermatologist-led, biopharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing and commercializing innovative and differentiated therapies to address significant unmet needs in medical and aesthetic dermatology, today announced the appointment of Andrew Schiff, Managing Partner of Aisling Capital, to its board of directors, effective August 9, 2017.
Dr. Schiff joined Aisling in September 1999 and has served as a Managing Partner since 2006. Prior to joining Aisling Capital, Dr. Schiff practiced internal medicine for six years at The New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he maintains his position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Schiff served as a director of ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc., a publicly held medical technology company, from 2010 until its acquisition by Allergan plc in May 2017. He also served on the board of directors of Agile Therapeutics, Inc., a publicly held women's health specialty pharmaceutical company, from 2012 until February 2016. Dr. Schiff currently serves as a director of a number of private companies. He is a longtime supporter and board member of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, as well as other charitable organizations. Dr. Schiff received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, his M.B.A. from Columbia University, and his B.S. with honors in Neuroscience from Brown University.
“I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome our new board member, Andrew Schiff, who will serve as an independent director. His significant investment experience across the healthcare industry will be an invaluable asset for Aclaris as we evolve into a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company," said President and Chief Executive Officer of Aclaris Neal Walker.
About Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. is a dermatologist-led biopharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing and commercializing innovative and differentiated therapies to address significant unmet needs in medical and aesthetic dermatology. Aclaris is focused on large, underserved market segments with no FDA-approved medications or where treatment gaps exist. Aclaris is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania and more information can be found by visiting the Aclaris website at www.aclaristx.com.
Contact: Aclaris Contact Michael Tung, M.D. Vice President / Investor Relations 484-329-2140 [email protected] Media Contact Mariann Caprino TogoRun 917-242-1087 [email protected]


Lumentum Holdings Rides AI Wave With Order Book Filled Through 2028
Pilots Fear Retaliation for Refusing Middle East Flights Amid Ongoing Conflict
NIO ES9 SUV Launch Sends HK Shares Down 7% Despite Bold Pricing Strategy
Ford Issues Major Recall on Over 422,000 Vehicles Due to Windshield Wiper Defect
Bank of America Identifies Top Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Stocks Poised for AI-Driven Growth
SpaceX IPO: Retail Investors to Play Historic Role in Record-Breaking Public Offering
Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk
Chalco Stock Surges as Q1 2025 Profit Forecast Jumps Up to 58%
Foreign Investors Pour $18.65 Billion into Japanese Stocks Amid Market Stabilization
FedEx Pilots and Union Reach Tentative Agreement on 40% Pay Increase
Pershing Square Bids €30.40 Per Share to Acquire Universal Music Group in $9.4B Deal
Abbott Laboratories Ordered to Pay $53 Million in Premature Infant Formula Lawsuit
Pony.ai, Uber, and Verne Launch Europe's First Commercial Robotaxi Service in Zagreb
Goldman Sachs, ANZ Cut Oil Forecasts Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hopes
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Posts Strong Q3 Earnings, Announces AI-Driven Job Cuts
Tokyo Electric Power Attracts Major Investors Amid Billion-Dollar Restructuring Push
Anthropic Fights Pentagon Blacklisting in Dual Federal Court Battles 



