Belgian diagnostics company MDxHealth SA has appointed Michael K. Brawer, MD as Chief Medical Officer to prepare the company for growth in H2/17 and beyond. The urologist and former professor of urology and pathology has over 25 years of experience in the industry leading clinical affairs in urology for diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies. Before joining MDx Health, Brawer served as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Urology at Myriad Genetics where he led all clinical aspects of development, education and commercialisation of Myriad’s prognostic prostate cancer assay. Prior to that, he held senior positions for GTx Inc, Tokai Pharmaceuticals and Threshold Pharmaceuticals. "Dr. Brawer’s arrival rounds out our 2017 campaign to expand our executive team, alongside our goal to nearly double our US sales force, in preparation for a sustained growth phase", commented Dr. Jan Groen, CEO, MDxHealth.
MDx Health hires Michael Brawer as CMO
AppointmentsBelgian diagnostics company MDxHealth SA has appointed Michael K. Brawer, MD as Chief Medical Officer to prepare the company for growth in H2/17 and beyond. The urologist and former professor of urology and pathology has over 25 years of experience in the industry leading clinical affairs in urology for diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies. Before joining MDx Health, Brawer served as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Urology at Myriad Genetics where he led all clinical aspects of development, education and commercialisation of Myriad’s prognostic prostate cancer assay. Prior to that, he held senior positions for GTx Inc, Tokai Pharmaceuticals and Threshold Pharmaceuticals. "Dr. Brawer’s arrival rounds out our 2017 campaign to expand our executive team, alongside our goal to nearly double our US sales force, in preparation for a sustained growth phase", commented Dr. Jan Groen, CEO, MDxHealth.
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