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Brandon Yaras

Key Takeaway: Brandon Yaras has been appointed as Vice President of Finance at aTyr since May 2022. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, having previously worked at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and Tutor Perini Corporation. Yaras is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.A. from UCLA.
Price reaction · baseline $0.99 (2026-02-26 close) · hit pre-market · clean, no other ATYR news in the window
day 0 close · peak
-3.1%

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Brandon Yaras has extensive experience in corporate finance.
  • He has held significant positions in reputable companies.
  • His educational background includes a degree from UCLA and CPA certification.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+41%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
5.7%
average across 7 past catalysts
Cash runway
~18 mo
Low dilution risk
Lead asset
Efzofitimod/kg
Phase 3 · Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

Full Press Release Details

Brandon Yaras has served as our Vice President, Finance since May 2022. Mr. Yaras has nearly 20 years of corporate finance and accounting experience, having overseen internal and external SEC reporting, forecasting and valuation, SOX compliance, payroll and equity administration and accounts payable. Prior to joining aTyr, from 2014 to 2022, he served as Director of Finance and Accounting for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he oversaw similar finance and accounting operations as well as procurement. Prior to that, he was Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis for Tutor Perini Corporation from 2009 to 2014, and he began his career in the assurance practice at Deloitte & Touche LLP, most recently serving as an Audit Senior. Mr. Yaras holds a B.A. in business economics with a minor in accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandon Yaras's role at aTyr?

Brandon Yaras serves as the Vice President of Finance at aTyr.

How long has Brandon Yaras been with aTyr?

He has been with aTyr since May 2022.

What is Brandon Yaras's professional background?

He has nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting.

Where did Brandon Yaras earn his degree?

He holds a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Last updated: Feb 27, 2026