Matrix Labs appoints CSO

Matrix Laboratories has appointed Dr.B. Gopalan as chief scientific officer (CSO).

According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today,  Dr. Gopalan has 25 worldwide patents to his credit, and was senior vice president (chemical research) with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.

"A doctorate in synthetic organic chemistry from the University of Madras, Dr. Gopalan brings with him 30 years of experience in R&D to the company. Dr. Gopalan did two years of post-doctoral work at Harvard University with Nobel Laureate Professor E J Corey.  He has worked with Syntex Research, California, and Bristol Meyers Squibb. In India, he was associated with Boots Pharma, Sun Pharma, Glaxo and Merck," the release added.