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Dr. Powers joined Cytokine PharmaSciences, Inc. in February 2004, as Vice President of Clinical Development. She brings a wealth of international experience in both the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries to the company. Dr. Powers began her career as an obstetrical nurse, spending 9 years working in labor & delivery, followed by 3 years as a pediatric nursing instructor. Her career in the pharmaceutical industry began with a move to Rorer Group in 1986. When Rorer merged with the French company, Rhône-Poulenc, in 1991, Dr. Powers was given the opportunity to expand her operational abilities beyond the US. During her 14 years at Rorer and Rhône-Poulenc Rorer (now Aventis), she held positions of increasing responsibility, leaving there as Assistant Director of Clinical Operations with worldwide responsibility for CRA operations in 6 therapeutic areas. After leaving Aventis, Dr. Powers worked as an employee or consultant head of Clinical Development for several start-up and biotechnology companies, including Neuron Therapeutics, Neuronyx, Seacoast Technologies, and Palatin Technologies. | 