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Histogenics Corporation (Histogenics) (Nasdaq:HSGX), a leader in the development of restorative cell therapies (RCTs) that may offer rapid-onset pain relief and restored function, today announced the appointment of E. Lynne Kelley, M.D., FACS as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kelley brings more than 20 years of executive management and surgical experience in medical affairs, clinical operations, regulatory affairs and product development to Histogenics. Dr. Kelley will join Histogenics’ executive team and assume responsibility for leading medical affairs strategy and building out the department in anticipation of NeoCart’s potential commercial launch. Dr. Kelley will also work with the team on preparing the anticipated Biologics License Application (BLA) for NeoCart and spearheading related discussions with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

“Lynne’s experience as a surgeon, medical affairs executive and educator across a wide variety of therapeutic areas and indications will be critical for Histogenics as we prepare for our top-line data, potential BLA submission and FDA review of NeoCart,” stated Adam Gridley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Histogenics. “We are pleased to have Lynne join us at this exciting time to educate our customers and patients about the benefits of our novel restorative cell therapy platform through training, medical education and collaboration with our future commercial team. In addition, she will be working closely with our team to help drive additional product development initiatives, such as future trials in the U.S. and internationally.”