Pillar Biosciences: Robert Forrester

Pillar Biosciences, a next-generation sequencing cancer diagnostics company, has added Robert Forrester as an independent board member. Forrester has previously served as CEO of Verastem Oncology, COO of Forma Therapeutics, CEO and CFO of CombinatoRx, and CFO of Coley Pharmaceutical. He is also cofounder and chief experience officer of EQRx, which makes innovative medicines at dramatically lower prices for the benefit of society. Forrester has also served as managing director of the Proprietary Investment Group at MeesPierson.