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Molecular Assemblies: Jeffrey Sampson, David Hwang

Jun 09, 2022

Molecular Assemblies has appointed Jeffrey Sampson to its board of directors. Sampson is an associate VP and research fellow for Agilent Technologies. Sampson is also a core member of Agilent's early-stage partnership program, which identifies and fosters relationships with early-stage companies that are strategic to Agilent's interests for potential investment. Sampson is also currently a board member for Purigen Biosystems. 

Molecular Assemblies also said that board member David Hwang has stepped down from his position. Hwang had been a board member since 2019. 

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