Greer Adds Prominent Research Immunologist to Research and Development Team
Posted on: Wednesday, 24 August 2005, 15:01 CDT
Greer, a leading supplier of allergy immunotherapy products and treatments, announced the addition of research immunologist Fabien Lu, M.D., Ph.D. to Greer's Research and Development Team. Included in Dr. Lu's many responsibilities will be a primary focus around bringing his expertise to the oromucosal research program. Prior to joining Greer, Dr. Lu worked in the Virology and Immunology Unit of the California Regional Primate Research Center at the University of California in Davis.
Dr. Lu's postgraduate work as a research immunologist has led to a productive career with numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has collaborated with scientists at major universities and biotech companies to develop immunoassays for evaluating antibody and cell-mediated immune responses. In 2002 Dr. Lu was presented an award by the University of Alabama at Birmingham for his contributions in molecular basis of NALT-induced mucosal immunity to SIV. He received two more awards in 2002 and 2004 for his work studying immunogenicity of rhesus monkeys.
"We are excited that Dr. Lu has chosen to join the Greer research team," says Dr. Robert Esch, Greer vice president of research and development. "With his experience and expertise, Dr. Lu will play an integral role in expanding our research programs and developing our second generation allergy immunotherapy products."
Dr. Lu began his career with a residency in medicine at Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China, in 1985. He attended the Medical University of Norman Bethune, Changchun, China, in 1987 in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases. In 1991 Dr. Lu received a master's degree in immunology and infectious disease from the Pasteur Institute and University of Paris. He completed his Ph.D. in 1994 in immunology and virology while still attending the Pasteur Institute.
About Greer
Greer, established in 1904 and located in Lenoir, North Carolina, is a provider of allergy immunotherapy products and services for treating humans and animals. Greer's highly skilled scientists provide technical support for customers by continuing to focus and improve the lives of allergic patients.
To learn more about Greer visit us at www.greerlabs.com or contact Andrea Marshall Moody at 919-313-4816 or email moodya@fleishman.com.
Source: Business Wire
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