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Jeffrey Luber

Apr 06, 2016

Good Start Genetics has appointed Jeffrey Luber as its president and CEO. He has also been appointed to the company's board of directors. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Luber served as Good Start Genetics' general counsel and head of corporate development. Previously, he co-founded SynapDx and he held several executive positions at Exact Sciences, including president in 2007 and president and CEO in 2008-2009.

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