(Nottingham, UK, 14 January 2008) – Molecular Profiles, a global leader in the provision of innovative contract research services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biomedical sectors worldwide, announces the appointment of Dr. Rob Whittock as Associate Director of Materials Characterisation. Based in Nottingham, he will provide technical direction and leadership to the materials characterisation team and support independent experts across the UK, Europe and USA; and clients’ scientific staff, Patent Attorneys and in-house Patent Counsel.