Rochester, Minn-based Mayo Clinic's Paul Limburg, MD, is joining Exact Sciences as the company's co-CMO.
Here's what you should know:
1. Dr. Limburg is a gastroenterologist and professor at the Mayo Clinic. He also is the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center's co-leader. He'll remain in those positions.
2. At Exact Sciences, Dr. Limburg will conduct and assess research related to colon cancer screening options.
3. Exact Sciences Chairman and CEO Kevin Conroy said, "Dr. Limburg's valuable mix of cancer prevention experience in both the clinical and scientific research arenas will provide a great advantage to our company. He'll also guide the expansion of our relationships with key opinion leaders and institutions in the cancer community."