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Labcorp Appoints John H. Sampson, M.D., Ph.D., to Board of Directors
Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced the appointment of John H. Sampson, M.D., Ph.D., MHSc, MBA, to its Board of Directors, effective February 9, 2026.
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