AngioDynamics Appoints Peter J. Graham to Board of Directors.QUEENSBURY, N.Y. -- AngioDynamics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANGO ANGO Algemene Nederlandse Gehandicapten Organisatie (Dutch: Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities) ) announced that Peter J. Graham, 39, was named to its board of directors effective January 16, 2006. Mr. Graham fills the seat previously held by Howard S. Stern, who passed away late last year. Mr. Graham, who was Mr. Stern's son-in-law, will hold this appointment for the remainder of Mr. Stern's term, which expires at the Annual Shareholder meeting in October 2006. Mr. Graham served as corporate counsel and Secretary of AngioDynamics, Inc. from 1997 until its separation from E-Z-EM, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZEM) in 2004. E-Z-EM, Inc. is the former parent company of AngioDynamics. Mr. Graham has held several different management positions at E-Z-EM and is presently the Senior Vice President - Chief Legal Officer, Global Human Resources and Secretary for E-Z-EM. A member of the American Bar Association American Bar Association (ABA), voluntary organization of lawyers admitted to the bar of any state. Founded (1878) largely through the efforts of the Connecticut Bar Association, it is devoted to improving the administration of justice, seeking uniformity of law , the New York State Bar Association The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), with about 72,000 members, is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the United States. The NYSBA was founded in Albany on November 21 1876. New York lacks an integrated bar, and the NYSBA does not license lawyers in the state. and the American Corporate Counsel Association, he has been practicing in the area of general corporate, intellectual property and securities law for medical technology companies for almost ten years. Paul S. Echenberg, chairman of the board of directors, commented, "We are fortunate to be able to tap the knowledge and experience that Peter will bring to AngioDynamics. His familiarity with the Company and the interventional radiology and vascular surgery markets in which it operates, will serve the Company well. Peter's legal experience in the medical device arena along with his understanding of the challenges that face public companies in today's regulatory environment is welcome. Over the years, Peter has made significant contributions to AngioDynamics and I am very excited that we will be able to continue to benefit from his expertise." Mr. Graham received his J.D. Degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo Benjamin Nathan Cardozo (May 24, 1870–July 9, 1938) is a well-known American jurist, and is remembered not only for his landmark decisions on negligence but also his modesty, philosophy, and writing style, which is considered remarkable for its prose and vividness. School of Law in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. About AngioDynamics AngioDynamics, Inc. (www.angiodynamics.com) is a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons and other physicians for the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Definition Peripheral vascular disease is a narrowing of blood vessels that restricts blood flow. It mostly occurs in the legs, but is sometimes seen in the arms. . AngioDynamics designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad line of therapeutic and diagnostic devices that enable interventional physicians, such as interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons and others, to treat peripheral vascular diseases and other non-coronary diseases. The Company's diverse product line includes angiographic catheters, hemodialysis catheters, endovascular laser venous system products, PTA PTA or parent-teacher association: see parent education. dilation balloon catheters, image-guided vascular access products, thrombolytic thrombolytic /throm·bo·lyt·ic/ (throm?bo-lit´ik) dissolving or splitting up a thrombus, or an agent that so acts. thrombolytic 1. dissolving or splitting up a thrombus. 2. an agent that dissolves or splits up a thrombus. products and drainage products. |
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