CAMBRIDGE, MA
Claritas Genomics today announced the appointment of Patrick F. Terry to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Terry, Chairman, Gray Group Ventures Ltd., and a founder of Genomic Health, Inc. [NASDAQ: GHDX], has been involved in shepherding multiple biotechnology products through commercial development to clinical delivery. Mr. Terry will build Claritas commercial organization to expand the companys reach to pediatric hospitals and patients, building a network of reimbursable tests and services. He will report to Claritas President and Chief Executive Officer Patrice Milos, Ph.D.
Mr. Terrys involvement with the genomic community began in 1994 when both of his children were diagnosed with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), a genetic disease. He and his wife, Sharon, founded PXE International to accelerate research into the rare condition. Terry, who ran a general contracting firm at the time, became the first layperson to patent a human disease gene, the gene that causes PXE.
Patrick Terry brings an unprecedented range of research and commercialization expertise to Claritas, says Patrice Milos, Ph.D, Claritas Genomics president and CEO. This, combined with his personal experience as a patient advocate, makes him an extraordinary fit for Claritas where we are connecting genomic experts around the world, next-generation technologies, and the advocacy community.
Mr. Terry has co-founded and advised multiple life science ventures, including two applied genetics companies, and participated in securing over $600 million dollars in financing. He brings extensive experience in pricing, reimbursement and market access practice strategies in the Americas, Europe, Asia and emerging economies.
I joined Claritas Genomics because of the many convergences between their mission and my personal passion and family experiences, says Patrick F. Terry. Together, we can extend the power of the human genome to advance health and alleviate suffering for patients and their families.
Claritas Genomics, affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital, develops genetic tests for pediatric diseases and provides research support through its CLIA-certified clinical and research laboratories. Claritas and its researchers have developed over one hundred validated tests for single genes associated with pediatric disorders as well as dynamic, whole exome-based tests. Claritas has broken new ground in the rapidly evolving field, introducing tests that deliver a focused analysis to enhance detection rates.
After founding PXE International, Terry was a Principal with Scientia Advisors Inc. and co-founded the Personalized Medicine Coalition, European Personalized Medicine Association, and the International Genetic Alliance, He has held numerous national and international leadership positions and has published extensively in the fields of genetics, personalized medicine, and biomedical research.
About Claritas Genomics
Claritas Genomics is a clinical genetic diagnostic testing company that combines the clinical expertise of the worlds best pediatric specialists with next generation sequencing technology to inform and improve patient care. Claritas offers a full range of services that take the guesswork out of selecting molecular tests and support clinicians as they navigate the increasingly complex landscape of genetic diagnostics. Claritas interpretive services are based on the most up to date and reliable findings and the Claritas reports are designed to clearly communicate complex genetic information to guide medical treatment. Originally Boston Childrens Hospitals clinical molecular testing laboratory, Claritas was launched as an independent laboratory in 2013. Learn more about Claritas Genomics at http://www.claritasgenomics.com.
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