Terns Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: TERN) has appointed Heather Turner, J.D., former CEO of Carmot Therapeutics, to its Board of Directors. Turner brings 25 years of biotechnology experience, most recently leading Carmot's $3.1 billion acquisition by Roche. She replaces Ann E. Taylor, M.D., who is stepping down after three years of service. Turner's expertise spans obesity and oncology sectors, with previous leadership roles at Lyell Immunopharma, Sangamo Therapeutics, and other biotech companies. The appointment aims to strengthen Terns' strategic development of small-molecule product candidates for serious diseases.