MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX:GTG) (NASDAQ:GENE) (“Company”, “GTG”), advises that the Board and Mr Eutillio Buccilli have today agreed that Mr Buccilli step down as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.
Mr Buccilli commenced with the Company in June 2014 as CFO and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in February 2015. The Board would like to thank Mr Buccilli for his contributions during his time with the company and wishes him all the best for the future.
In the interim, Dr Kasian has been appointed as acting Chief Executive Office, whilst the Company undertakes an executive search for a new chief executive officer.
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About Genetic Technologies Limited
Genetic Technologies is a molecular diagnostics company that offers cancer predictive testing and assessment tools to help physicians proactively manage patient health. The Company’s lead product, BREVAGenplus®, is a clinically validated risk assessment test for non-hereditary breast cancer and is first in its class. BREVAGenplus is designed to facilitate better informed decisions about breast cancer screening and preventive treatment plans, and is directed towards women aged 35 years or above, who have not had breast cancer and have one or more risk factors for developing breast cancer.
The Company markets BREVAGenplus, through its U.S. subsidiary Phenogen Sciences Inc., to healthcare professionals in comprehensive breast health care and imaging centres, as well as to obstetricians/gynaecologists (OBGYNs) and breast cancer risk assessment specialists (such as breast surgeons). For more information, please visit www.brevagenplus.com and www.phenogensciences.com.
Genetic Technologies is developing a pipeline of risk assessment products including a novel colorectal cancer (CRC) test. For more information, please visit www.gtgcorporate.com
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