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Janet Worrell Joins Ranks of Regulatory Professionals

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Dr Rachel Hemsley joins University of Oxford’s Experts in Residence Scheme

XenoGesis’ Global Head of Business Development, Dr Rachel Hemsley has joined the University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences Experts in Residence (ExIR) scheme. The Experts in Residence programme is managed by the Medical Science Division’s Translational Research Office, Business Development & Partnering team and Oxford University Innovation. It aims to give Oxford’s research community access to world-leading...

Micronclean Donates Coveralls to Care Plus Group

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