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Vergent Bioscience Appoints Adam Gridley As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEJun 09, 2026•8 days ago

Position

President

Company

Vergent Bioscience

Adam Gridley
MinneapolisBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Description

Vergent Bioscience has announced the appointment of Adam Gridley as its President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Santini, who transitions to Chief Technology Officer. This leadership change positions Vergent for its next growth phase toward commercialization and pipeline development.

Company Information

Company

Vergent Bioscience

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Vergent Bioscience is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is helping surgeons realize the full potential of minimally invasive and robotic surgery by significantly improving the visibility of tumors. Vergent’s lead compound, VGT-309, is atumor-targeted fluorescent imaging agentintentionally designed to enable surgeons to see previously undetected or difficult-to-find tumors during surgery in real-time, ensuring all tumor tissue is removed. The company is first evaluating VGT-309 in lung cancer, with the potential to expand its application to a wide range of solid tumors. Vergent Bioscience is a privately held company based in Minneapolis, MN. For more information, please visit vergentbio.com.

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