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JOHN BALLANTYNE, FORMER BIOTECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE, JOINS THE GLUCOTRACK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Biotech veteran joins Glucotrack’s Board to support bringing novel continuous blood glucose monitoring technology to people with diabetes Rutherford, NJ,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Biotech veteran joins Glucotrack’s Board to support bringing novel continuous blood glucose monitoring technology to people with diabetes Rutherford, NJ, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glucotrack, Inc. (Nasdaq: GCTK) (“Glucotrack” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of novel technologies for people with diabetes, today announced the appointment of John Ballantyne, PhD to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome John, who has been a long-standing supporter of the Company, to our Board of Directors,\" said Paul Goode, PhD, President and CEO of Glucotrack. \"An entrepreneur himself, John brings extensive experience in driving healthcare research and innovation, strategic growth, and other key business functions that will be invaluable as we continue to expand our organization and move towards commercializing our novel technology.\" Mr. Ballantyne brings over 20 years of experience on the executive team at the global biotechnology contract development and manufacturing organization, Aldevron. He co-founded the company in 1998 and served as its Chief Science Officer through its acquisition by Danaher, and until his retirement. A leader in advancing biological science, Aldevron’s custom development and manufacturing services have provided scientists around the world with the essential components to accelerate research within their laboratories for groundbreaking science and breakthrough discoveries. Due to the company’s significant presence in the biotechnology sector, Mr. Ballantyne has developed relationships across a continuum of focus areas maintained through investments, Board and Scientific Advisory Board roles and co-founding of multiple companies. Mr. Ballantyne holds undergraduate degrees in Pharmacy from the Central Institute of Technology (Heretaunga, NZ) and University of Otago (Dunedin, NZ) and his Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences from North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND). “I am excited to be joining the Board of a such an innovative medical technology company,” said Mr. Ballantyne. “Glucotrack’s continuous blood glucose monitor (CBGM) will really make a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. I look forward to joining the Board and helping the organization to continue to advance its mission, achiev...