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Fulgent Genetics Welcomes Dr. Lawrence Weiss as Chief Medical Officer
Experienced medical and scientific leader will expand Fulgent’s reach in molecular diagnostics TEMPLE CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fulgent Genetics, Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nExperienced medical and scientific leader will expand Fulgent’s reach in molecular diagnostics\n\n TEMPLE CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nFulgent Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLGT) (“Fulgent Genetics” or the “Company”), a technology company providing comprehensive testing solutions through its scalable technology platform, today announced the appointment of Lawrence Weiss, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer, reporting to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Ming Hsieh. Dr. Weiss will be responsible for expanding Fulgent’s reach in molecular diagnostics and driving the advancement of the Company’s portfolio of oncologic testing solutions.\n\n“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Weiss to our team to oversee the expansion of our strategy around molecular diagnostics,” said Ming Hsieh, Chairman and CEO of Fulgent Genetics. “Dr. Weiss has an esteemed background on the forefront of molecular science and pathology. In addition to developing and commercializing products and services in expanding markets, he has a successful track record building healthcare businesses for sustainability and scale. We look forward to leveraging Dr. Weiss’ expertise and perspective, in conjunction with our scalable technology platform for Next Generation Sequencing, to expand our presence in various testing markets.”\n\n“Fulgent has a great opportunity to expand its presence in molecular diagnostics, and I am excited to join the team to help execute on the Company’s vision in this market,” said Dr. Lawrence Weiss. “I believe that Fulgent has proven its ability to rapidly launch and scale new testing initiatives, and that my extensive background in pathology and molecular diagnostics will create a winning combination as we develop new testing solutions.”\n\nAbout Dr. Lawrence Weiss\n\nDr. Weiss brings extensive experience in medical and scientific leadership to Fulgent Genetics. Most recently, he was Chief Medical Officer at NeoGenomics where he oversaw the medical and the research and development teams. Prior to NeoGenomics, Dr. Weiss served as Laboratory Director for Clarient Diagnostic Services and as Chairman of the Department of Pathology and Director of Laboratories for City of Hope National Medical Center. Dr. Weiss holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland at College Park, where he graduated as Class Valedictorian, Summa cum Laude, and Phi Sigma, and an M.D...