Caris Diagnostics Names New Vice Chairman and Board Member, Dr. Jonathan Knowles

Private EqIRVING, Texas, and PHOENIX, Dec. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caris Diagnostics ("Caris Dx") - a leading provider of integrated anatomic pathology and oncology testing services, including molecular profiling and hematopathology, announced that Professor Jonathan Knowles, PhD, has joined its Board of Directors as of September 1, 2009 and accepted the position of Vice Chairman starting on January 1, 2010. In these capacities, Dr. Knowles will provide scientific and strategic guidance, will support the identification and expansion of R&D opportunities, and will assist with the development of Caris Dx's international presence. Dr. Knowles' appointments to these positions continues a distinguished career that has spanned decades in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry, including most recently his role as President of Group Research at Roche, a position he held since 2007, and member of that organization's Corporate Executive Committee since 1998. uity Hub --