Erasca Strengthens R&D Leadership with Appointment of Internationally Recognized Medical Oncologist Charles S. Fuchs, M.D., M.P.H., as President of R&D

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company singularly focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, today announced the appointment of Charles S. Fuchs, M.D., M.P.H., as president of research and development (R&D), effective immediately. Dr. Fuchs brings more than three decades of leadership in oncology, with deep expertise across drug development, scientific innovation, and patient care.

“Charlie is one of the most respected leaders in oncology, whose work has led to the successful development of multiple approved cancer therapies,” said Jonathan E. Lim, M.D., Erasca’s chairman, CEO, and co-founder. “As we expand the development and prepare for potential future commercialization of our RAS-targeting franchise, his deep scientific expertise, particularly in gastrointestinal cancers, and proven ability to translate research into new medicines will help shape our R&D strategy.”