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Arana Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Acting CEO
11/13/2008

Biotechnology company Arana Therapeutics Limited (ASX: AAH) today announced the appointment of Dr Steffen Nock to the position of acting Chief Executive Officer. Dr Nock is currently President of Arana Therapeutics Inc based in San Francisco. He holds a PhD in biochemistry from Bayreuth University, Germany. Prior to joining Arana he has held senior positions with biotechnology companies Evogenix, Absalus and Zyomyx as well as a research position at Stanford University, USA.

Robin Beaumont, Chairman of Arana said: “We are delighted that Steffen has agreed to accept this role which involves his relocation to Australia for around 6 months. Steffen has excellent credentials with strong scientific, business management and global investor experience which equip him well for the position. In parallel, we are commissioning an international search for a permanent CEO.”

Dr Nock commented “Arana is in a very strong position in this turbulent economic environment by combining next generation platform technologies for antibody humanisation and engineering with a very deep product pipeline and a strong cash position. I am very excited to support Arana’s growth and international recognition as a major player in the therapeutic antibody space.”

About Arana Therapeutics: Arana Therapeutics (ASX: AAH) is a biopharmaceutical company focussed on developing next generation antibody based drugs that will improve the lives of patients with inflammatory diseases and cancer. Arana Therapeutics’ innovative engineering technologies provide the basis for developing its next generation antibody candidates. Arana Therapeutics has the financial strength and management expertise to develop its product pipeline. Arana has a significant track record of commercialising its technologies and has partnerships with GSK, CSL, KHK, Centocor (J&J) and Abbott Laboratories.

For further information: www.arana.com

Contact information: Company: Investor & Media Relations: Robin Beaumont Paul Dekkers Chairman Buchan Consulting Arana Therapeutics T: + 61 2 9237 2800 T: + 61 2 8061 9900 Mobile: 0418 218 722 E: rbeaumont@arana.com E: pdekkers@bcg.com.au



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