12 June 2001

New Appointments at ChemOvation Ltd.

As part of its recent expansion, ChemOvation Ltd (Horsham, UK) has recruited two senior staff members to the team. These new appointments form a key part of the company's current expansion in developing the scope of its drug discovery activities.

Keith Menear has joined as Head of Chemistry. Dr Menear has a strong background in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry and project leadership, gained from within a multinational pharmaceutical company. He is now responsible for day-to-day operations of organic chemistry and drug discovery.

Xiao-Ling Cockcroft has joined as Senior Modeller. Mrs Cockcroft is an experienced computational modeller who has undertaken drug discovery within large pharma and biotechnology organisations. She is now responsible for leading the newly expanded compound modelling function within ChemOvation.

Further Information:

Dr Keith Menear

ChemOvation Ltd
Foundry Lane
Horsham
West Sussex, RH13 5PX
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1403 248844
Fax +44 (0)1403 248855
Email:keith.menear@chemovation.com