IN BRIEF: ValiRx shares up on new interim chief scientific officer

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ValiRx PLC - Nuneaton, England-based drug development company - Appoints Catherine Tralau-Stewart as interim chief scientific officer. Says she has experience working across leading pharmaceutical companies and academic groups. Tralau-Stewart will review new, incoming science; enhance the progress of existing projects; and influence the overall strategic scientific direction of the company, ValiRx adds. Chief Executive Suzy Dilly comments: ‘I'm looking forward to having another in-house scientist with whom to share ideas and to develop and deliver upon our strategic ambitions. Cathy's wealth of experience in exactly the areas in which we wish to progress, makes her an excellent choice for this role.’

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