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Polaryx appoints Dr. Will Charlton as Chief Medical Officer; SOTERIA Phase 2 on track for Q4 2026
Polaryx Therapeutics, Inc.
- Dr. Charlton appointed CMO effective Sept 1, 2026; brings 15+ years rare disease/pediatric drug development experience.
- Previously SVP Clinical Development at Tyra Biosciences; led Phase 2 rare disease trial; also CMO at Spruce Biosciences.
- SOTERIA Phase 2 trial of PLX-200 in CLN2, CLN3, Krabbe, Sandhoff diseases; FDA safe-to-proceed Oct 2025; initiation planned Q4 2026.
- Dr. Charlton's background includes roles at 89bio, Ascendis Pharma, Allergan; board-certified pediatric endocrinologist.