Dr. Luciano Rossetti, Internationally-Recognized Physician And Researcher, Joins Merck Research Laboratories In Key Leadership Role; Will Focus On Developing New Treatments For Diabetes And Obesity, Two Growing Global Health Problems

Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that Luciano Rossetti, M.D., has been named senior vice president and franchise head, Diabetes and Obesity, Merck Research Laboratories (MRL). Dr. Rossetti assumes his new role on Sept. 1 and will report to Peter S. Kim, Ph.D., president, MRL.