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David S. Lester, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development - Dr. Lester has over 14 years of pharmaceutical development experience and extensive knowledge as it relates to molecular diagnostics. He has served as New York Site Head Global Clinical Technology at Pfizer Global R&D, Director of Pfizer Human Health Technologies at Pfizer Global R&D, Director of Clinical Technology, New Product Development Medical at Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals, and Director of Clinical Technologies Experimental Medicine at Pharmacia. Moreover, Dr. Lester held many roles at the FDA, which included Acting Associate Director of Interdisciplinary Science, Office of Testing and Research and Senior Science Advisor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Currently, Dr. Lester is booked for multiple nationally and internationally 2007-2008 speaking engagements, and while serving on numerous conference advisory boards, is frequently asked to chair sessions and workshops. In addition, Dr. Lester has published over 60 refereed scientific publications, edited five volumes and has been included in numerous book chapters and reviews. | 