2007-09-06
InferMed appoints Cancer Research UK’s Dr Sally Burtles as Observer to the Board
London, UK, 28 August 2007… InferMed, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for clinical research and practice, has appointed Dr Sally Burtles, Director of Drug Development at Cancer Research UK, as an Observer to the Board.
InferMed has a long-standing relationship with Cancer Research UK, and was backed by the charity at its formation in 1999. A research relationship continues with Cancer Research UK, which remains InferMed’s largest institutional shareholder.
Dr Burtles has fifteen years’ experience on the Drug Development team at Cancer Research UK, the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. In her current position as Director of Drug Development, Dr Burtles is responsible for the strategic planning and operation of Cancer Research UK’s new drug evaluation programme.
Dr Burtles previously held the roles of Assistant Director of Drug Development, and Acting Assistant Director of Drug Development (Clinical). She has also been an Invited Visiting Fellow for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Prior to joining Cancer Research UK, Dr Burtles was a post-doctoral research scientist at Sandoz AG in Basel. Dr Burtles graduated with a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of St Andrews, Scotland and went on to gain a RT Jones Scholarship to Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, and then to study for a PhD in Immunology at Bristol University, Bristol, UK.
Commenting on the appointment, Duane Lawrence, CEO of InferMed, said: “With her experience and knowledge of the drug development arena, Dr Burtles will add important insight and perspective to our strategy decisions. We are delighted to welcome her as an Observer to the Board at this important stage in InferMed’s development and growth.”
