Klaus Vedfelt Galapagos NV ( NASDAQ: GLPG ) said that Oleg Nodelman, founder and portfolio manager of EcoR1 Capital, has joined its board Nodelman replaces Dan Baker who left on Oct. 6. EcoR1 is a biotech-focused investment firm.

In September, it was reported EcoR1 owned ~10.20% of Galapagos' outstanding shares. Galapagos closed Monday up ~4% .

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