REYKJAVIK, Iceland, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- deCODE genetics today announced that Dr. Hakon Hakonarson, who has served with diligence in various positions at deCODE over the past eight years, most recently as Vice President of Business Development, is leaving the company to pursue other interests. The company wishes him all the best in his new endeavors. Tomas Sigurdsson, deCODE’s Vice President, Treasury and New Alliances, will assume responsibility for the company’s business development.
About deCODE
deCODE genetics is a global leader in applying human genetics to develop drugs for common diseases. Our population approach has enabled us to discover and target key biological pathways involved in conditions ranging from heart attack to cancer. We are turning these discoveries into new medicine to better treat and prevent many of the biggest challenges to public health. deCODE is delivering on the promise of the new genetics.(SM) Visit us on the web at www.decode.com.
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Contact: deCODE genetics Edward Farmer Joy Bessenger +1 212 343 2819 +1 212 481 3891 info@decode.isir@decode.is
deCODE genetics
CONTACT: Edward Farmer, +1-212-343-2819, info@decode.is; Joy Bessenger,+1-212-481-3891, ir@decode.is
Web site: http://www.decode.com/
