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Bionique Testing Laboratories Appoints Dr. Andy Bailey, Strengthening Global Biosafety Testing
Bionique Testing Laboratories (Bionique), a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei and a globally recognized specialist in mycoplasma and biosafety testing services for the life science industry, today announced the appointment of Andy Bailey, PhD, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026.
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