Alimera Sciences, Inc. announced appointment of Jason Werner to its Board of Directors, as a designee of Velan Capital. Prior to this appointment, long-term board member, Garheng Kong, resigned as director. Mr. Werner currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of SightStream Biotherapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing regenerative medicines in ophthalmics.

Mr. Werner also currently serves on the board of directors of InflammX Therapeutics Inc, a privately-held developer of novel treatments of the Inflammasome (NLRP3) Pathway based in San Diego, California. Mr. Werner previously co-founded and served as Chief Operating Officer of Eyevance Pharmaceuticals through its sale to Santen Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He has held a variety of Commercial Development roles and Corporate Strategy positions at companies such as Sun Pharma, Nicox SA and Inspire Pharmaceuticals, all within the field of ophthalmics. Mr. Werner received his B.S. in business administration from the University of New Hampshire.