The Wyss Center, a non-profit research center dedicated to innovating and accelerating technologies and therapies for neurological and mental health disorders, announced the appointment of Craig Cook, MD, MBA, to the leadership team as Head of Business Development and Licensing.
Dr. Cook brings more than 25 years of impressive executive leadership and entrepreneurial expertise in the fields of biotech, medtech and clinical medicine, a statement said.
“The addition of Craig to the Wyss Center team comes at a pivotal time,” said Erwin Bottinger, MD, CEO of the Wyss Center, “Craig brings a wealth of experience in translating medical technologies and therapies into clinical impact. His proven track record of business development and licensing within the healthcare sector as well as his deep understanding of the complex landscape of neurological and mental health disorders will be instrumental in advancing the Wyss Center’s strategic priorities and expanding the reach of our scientific advancements and technologies.”
“I am thrilled to join the Wyss Center and contribute to its groundbreaking work in revolutionizing the treatment landscape for neurological and mental health disorders,” said Craig Cook, MD, MBA. “I look forward to building on the Center’s impressive neuroscience and neurotechnology portfolio, and forging lasting partnerships and ventures that will advance the mission of the Center and drive technologies and therapies from research into valuable clinical and commercial opportunities that can significantly impact patient’s lives.”
Dr. Cook joins the Wyss Center after an outstanding career in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech sectors. His achievements include appointments to CEO positions in publicly listed biotech companies as well as assuming key roles at the C-level, board, and founder levels in multiple life science ventures. Dr. Cook’s extensive track record complements the Wyss Center’s commitment to neurological and mental health, strengthening its science and technology portfolio.
Dr. Cook’s educational qualifications include an MD from Wits University in South Africa, an MBA from the London Business School, an MSc in Translational Medicine from Kings College London, a DA in Anesthesiology, and a BSc in Pharmacology.
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