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New Appointments at London Genetics to Drive Strategy Forward
Date:9/18/2009

or smarter, faster and safer drug development. Chief Scientific Officer Dr Elizabeth Foot, appointed earlier this year, was in her previous role involved with developing the strategy for and implementation of pharmacogenetics at GlaxoSmithKline and brings significant expertise to the company.

Given its access to the resources of its founding partners, London Genetics has broad therapeutic experience with a particular focus on cardiovascular drugs and cardiovascular safety. The company will be holding its inaugural state-of-the-art conference in September (1), which will focus on how pharmacogenetics adds value to drug development and patient care, in particular in the cardiovascular area.

Commenting on his appointment, Dr Ward said 'I am delighted to have joined the strong team at London Genetics at a time when the importance of pharmacogenetics in drug development is becoming increasingly clear. This is a pivotal phase of the company's development as it works in partnership with biopharmaceutical companies to add value to drug development programmes'. Ms Kleyn added 'We have an exciting partnering programme lined up for the coming months and I look forward to working together with our founding institutions and the biopharmaceutical industry to build interactions that will help to make a difference to drug development.'

(1) London Genetics Limited Pharmacogenetics Conference - Harnessing Genetic Knowledge To Improve Clinical Development and Patient Care.

23rd - 24th September 2009, Tylney Hall, Hampshire, UK

Pictures of Dr Ward, Ms Kleyn, Dr Caulfield and Dr Foot available on request

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London Genetics Limited is a not-for-profit company which expedites pharmacogenetic and biomarker partnerships between industry and academia for more effective targeted drug development, and addition of value to mark
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