EXTON, Pa., March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kensey Nash Corporation today announced that Donald E. Morel, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., has joined Kensey Nash's Board of Directors.
Prior to joining West Pharmaceutical, Dr. Morel developed and managed a broad range of programs involving advanced materials for aerospace, biomedical and pharmaceutical applications for several companies. Dr. Morel holds a BS degree in Engineering from Lafayette College, an MS in Materials Science and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. He has received several awards and honors including becoming a fellow for the American Institute for Medical & Biologic Engineering. In addition to Kensey Nash's Board, Dr. Morel serves as a Director and Trustee of numerous non-profit organizations including the Fox Chase Cancer Center.
"Over the past twenty-five years Kensey Nash has developed a broad range of innovative products and materials that have benefited patients worldwide. I am pleased to have the opportunity to join the Board and look forward to working with the current Directors and talented management team to achieve the company's strategic objectives," Dr. Morel commented.
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