Synlogic, Inc. announced the promotion of Dr. Caroline Kurtz to Chief Development Officer. As Chief Development Officer, Dr. Kurtz will be responsible for portfolio strategy, program leadership, and development of Synlogic's portfolio of Synthetic Biotic medicines, including the company's lead assets, SYNB1618 for Phenylketonuria (PKU) and SYNB8802 for Enteric Hyperoxaluria. Dr. Kurtz joined Synlogic in October 2016 and is responsible for program leadership and portfolio planning and progression. With over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Kurtz has led multiple programs through mid and late-stage clinical development, including as Vice President and GC-C platform lead at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, where she drove the development of linaclotide (LINZESS®) from pre-IND through NDA approval and life-cycle management.