Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Resignation of Andrew Hamer as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Effective on or About July 30, 2015

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment and prevention of rare diseases. The Company's program is focused on the development and commercialization of a cell therapy technology comprised of cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Its lead product candidate, CAP-1002, is an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy. CAP-1002 is advancing through Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). CAP-1002 demonstrates immunomodulatory, antifibrotic, and regenerative actions specifically tailored for dystrophinopathies and heart disease. The Company leverages its exosome technology, using its StealthX platform in preclinical development focused on the areas of vaccinology, targeted delivery of oligonucleotides, proteins and small molecule therapeutics to potentially treat and prevent a diverse array of diseases.