Oryzon Genomics S.A. announced the appointment of Dr. Manuel López-Figueroa of Bay City Capital as an independent director. Dr. López-Figueroa will be Lead Director and member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Manuel López-Figueroa, PhD, is a Managing Director at Bay City Capital and has been with the firm since 2001. Dr. López-Figueroa replaces Dr. Vanessa Almendro who stepped down the Board due to sudden arisen incompatibility issues with her Firm.