23andMe appoints ex-Genentech exec to lead new therapeutics unit

23andMe has created a new therapeutics unit and appointed Dr Richard Scheller chief science officer and head of therapeutics in order to lead it. Dr Scheller retired in December 2014 after 14 years at Genentech where he was the executive vice-president of research and early development.

23andMe has created a new therapeutics unit and appointed Dr Richard Scheller chief science officer and head of therapeutics in order to lead it. Dr Scheller retired in December 2014 after 14 years at Genentech where he was the executive vice-president of research and early development.

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