Aldeyra Therapeutics Announces Promotion of Stephen G. Machatha, Ph.D. to Position of Senior Vice President of Technical Operations

LEXINGTON, Mass., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALDX) (Aldeyra), a biotechnology company devoted to inventing, developing and commercializing next-generation medicines to improve the lives of patients with immune-mediated diseases, today announced that Stephen G. Machatha, Ph.D. has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Dr. Machatha will lead Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control activities, and develop Aldeyra's commercial supply infrastructure.

"Aldeyra continues to expand the functional areas necessary to advance our late-stage pipeline and prepare for commercialization," commented Todd C. Brady, M.D., Ph.D.  "Stephen's experience managing pharmaceutical supply and logistics across a number of development and commercial programs will be critical to Aldeyra's mission of providing novel therapeutic options to patients with unmet medical need."

Dr. Machatha joined Aldeyra in 2016 as Vice President of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls. He has more than 15 years of experience in strategic, technical, and operational leadership of process development, manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, regulatory affairs, and commercial supply chain strategies. Prior to joining Aldeyra, Dr. Machatha was Director of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls and Drug Product Development for Synageva Biopharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company acquired for $9.5 billion by Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Machatha led the Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls teams involved in the development and regulatory filing of KANUMA™ (sebelipase alfa). Prior to his work at Synageva, Dr. Machatha held scientific and product development roles of increasing responsibilities at Cubist Pharmaceuticals (Acquired by Merck & Co.) and CyDex Pharmaceuticals (Acquired by Ligand Pharmaceuticals). Dr. Machatha attended the University of Arizona, where he received a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, an M.A. in Organic Chemistry, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry.

About Aldeyra Therapeutics

Aldeyra Therapeutics is developing next-generation medicines to improve the lives of patients with immune-mediated diseases. Aldeyra's lead product candidate, reproxalap, is a first-in-class treatment in late-stage development for dry eye disease, allergic conjunctivitis, noninfectious anterior uveitis, and Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome. The company is also developing other product candidates for autoimmune disease, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease, retinal inflammation, metabolic disease, and cancer.  None of Aldeyra's product candidates have been approved for sale in the U.S. or elsewhere.

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In addition to the risks described above and in Aldeyra's other filings with the SEC, other unknown or unpredictable factors also could affect Aldeyra's results. No forward-looking statements can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from such statements. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and Aldeyra undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Corporate Contact:
David McMullin
Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc.
Tel: 781-761-4904 ext. 218
[email protected]

Investor Contact:
Chris Brinzey
Westwicke Partners
Tel: 339-970-2843
[email protected]

SOURCE Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc.

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