FibroBiologics, Inc. announced the appointment of Ruben A. Garcia as General Counsel. He will report to Pete O'Heeron, FibroBiologics' Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and be an integral member of the executive leadership team. Mr. Garcia brings more than 20 years of experience and an extensive background in legal leadership positions in the pharmaceutical industry.

He most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (n/k/a Talphera, Inc.). In that role, he was responsible for all legal and compliance matters. Prior to his role at AcelRx, Mr. Garcia served as Senior Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. Mr. Garcia began his legal career at Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. in Houston before joining Jones Day in Silicon Valley.

He earned his Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School and his B.A. from Georgetown University. Mr. Garcia is a member of the State Bars of California and Texas.