VolitionRx Limited Appoints Dr. Tom Butera DVM to Board of Directors
VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) has appointed Dr. Tom Butera DVM to its Board of Directors effective December 1, 2020. Dr. Butera, an experienced healthcare leader, will serve on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominations and Governance Committees. His appointment coincides with the recent launch of Volition's Nu.Q™ Vet Cancer Screening Test, which aims to enhance cancer diagnostics in both humans and animals. The company focuses on developing cost-effective blood tests through its proprietary Nucleosomics™ technology, with R&D activities in Belgium and additional locations globally.
- Dr. Butera brings extensive experience as an entrepreneur and innovator in healthcare.
- His appointment aligns with the launch of the Nu.Q™ Vet Cancer Screening Test, potentially enhancing market positioning.
- New leadership may introduce fresh perspectives and strategic insights.
- Dr. Butera's experience is primarily in veterinary health, raising concerns about his fit for human diagnostics.
- Possible continuity risks could arise from management changes during a critical growth phase.
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition"), a multi-national epigenetics company developing simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose a range of cancers and other diseases in both humans and animals, announced today the appointment of Dr. Tom Butera DVM, to the Company's Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2020. Dr. Butera was also appointed to the Company's Audit, Compensation and Nominations and Governance Committees.
"We are pleased to welcome Tom to the Volition Board of Directors," said Martin Faulkes, the Company's Chairman of the Board. "Tom is a proven entrepreneur, innovator and value-based leader in the healthcare field, and we are confident he will bring a deep scientific understanding, as well as valuable strategic, operational and management experience at life science and veterinary companies to our Board. This is a particularly timely appointment given the launch of our Nu.Q™ Vet Cancer Screening Test earlier this week."
"I am excited to join the board of a purpose-driven company that leads through innovation to enhance the health and well-being of people and pets," said Dr. Butera. "I look forward to working closely with my fellow directors and the Volition leadership team to deliver on our purpose while creating long-term value for our stakeholders."
Dr. Butera was Co-Founder, Board Member & Chief Medical Officer of Pet Partners, LLC, which was acquired by Mars Veterinary Health in 2016. He currently serves as the Business Development Director at Veterinary Centers of America (VCA), part of Mars Veterinary Health. Dr. Butera received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and his DVM from the University of Missouri Veterinary School.
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company developing simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose a range of cancers and other diseases. Early diagnosis has the potential to not only prolong the life of patients, but also to improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of NucleosomicsTM, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with a small laboratory in California and additional offices in Texas, London and Singapore, as the company focuses on bringing its diagnostic products to market.
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Media / Investor Contacts
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