OncoCyte appoints Albert P. Parker as COO

OncoCyte Corporation, a developer of novel, non-invasive liquid biopsy tests for the early detection of cancer, announced the appointment of Albert P. Parker, a seasoned industry executive with over 25 years of pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare experience, as Chief Operating Officer.

"I welcome Al to OncoCyte and I, along with the other senior executives, look forward to his many contributions," commented William Annett, President and CEO. "His business development and operational expertise enhances the team and increases our depth as we further advance the development of DetermaVu™, our liquid biopsy lung cancer diagnostic test, toward commercialization in 2019."

Prior to joining OncoCyte, Mr. Parker served as the Managing Shareholder of GC Legal Advisors, where he represented and advised public and privately held companies primarily in the life sciences industry.  Mr. Parker has extensive experience working with companies to maximize commercial and strategic opportunities and has played a central role on numerous business development transactions.  An attorney with global experience, Mr. Parker has developed deep cultural intelligence managing diverse and cross-functional teams in highly matrixed environments.  Among his prior roles, Mr. Parker has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and Partner at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, L.L.P.

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