Jeff Keyser

Dr. Keyser is a veteran of the pharmaceutical industry with 40 years of leadership experience in developing and commercializing new medical therapies. He has invented products leading to significant improvements in patient care and has numerous patents issued by the USPTO in healthcare. He has a track record of success in developing new companies from start-up, through IPO and M&A exits. Dr. Keyser co-founded Renibus Therapeutics, a company developing novel therapies for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney disease. He is a member of the Renibus Board of Directors and Board Secretary. He is the President and Chief Operating Officer for the company. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the Board for Lantern Pharma. Dr. Keyser co-founded ZS Pharma acquired by Astra Zeneca for $2.7 Billion. While at ZS Pharma he was a member of ZS Pharma’s Board of Directors and the Chief Operating Officer for the company. Dr. Keyser was the inventor of the Mucinex product line for Adams Respiratory Therapeutics. He developed

and executed the R&D and Regulatory strategy for Adams Respiratory Therapeutics as Vice President of Development and Regulatory Affairs. Adams Respiratory Therapeutics was acquired by Reckitt Benckiser for $2.3 Billion. He was previously employed as Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Vice

President Technical & Regulatory Affairs, Medeva Americas, Sr. Director Regulatory Affairs, Marion Merrell Dow and Regulatory Principal, Abbott Laboratories. Dr. Keyser received his Pharmacy degree from Creighton University, a Juris Doctorate from Creighton University, a MPA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a PhD in Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas.