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Newcells Biotech (“Newcells”), a leading drug discovery partner specializing in the development of in vitro models and bespoke assay services to improve the prediction of in vivo human outcomes, today announced key leadership changes within its executive team, including Dr. Valeria Chichagova’s promotion to the role of Director of Technology. Dr Colin Brown moves to become Chief Scientific Officer and Professor Lyle Armstrong, the Company’s Co-Founder, will take the role of Scientific Advisor.

The Company also announced new commercial appointments within its US team to further support its global customer network. Following a year of rapid growth, these appointments demonstrate Newcells’ continued focus on driving expansion and technological innovation in response to increased market demand for new approach methods (NAMs) in drug discovery workflows. In her new role as Director of Technology, Valeria will drive the development of products and services that align with Newcells’ strategic goals and advance its market position.



She will lead the team responsible for new product innovation across all platforms to enhance existing models and develop new capabilities. Previously Associate Director of iPSC Technology and Head of Retina, Valeria established the Company’s ocular platform, having effectively led the first-to-market launch of retinal organoids and the further commercialization of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in vitro models. Building on her expertise, i.

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