Interview with Dr. John R. Thornback, Chief Executive Officer, Dx assays
Nine months ago you were appointed CEO of the company. What brought you to Dx assays? I think Dx Assays is a very interesting opportunity, which is why I came…

C. R. Bard, Inc. is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the product fields of Vascular, Urology, Oncology and Surgical Specialty.
BARD markets its products and services worldwide to hospitals, individual health care professionals, extended care facilities, and alternate site facilities.
BARD pioneered the development of single-patient-use medical products for hospital procedures; today BARD is dedicated to pursuing technological innovations that offer superior clinical benefits while helping to reduce overall costs.
Contact:
Bard Singapore Pte. Ltd.
1 Harbourfront Avenue
#04-11/13, Keppel Bay Tower
Singapore 098632
Phone: +65-6580-5988
Website: https://www.crbard.sg
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