IVAX' Veterinary Subsidiary Appoints Kwochka Vice President Research & Development.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2003 DVM DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVM abbr. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of IVAX Corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :IVX) (LSE:IVX.L), announces the appointment of Kenneth W. Kwochka, DVM as vice president research & development. Dr. Kwochka will report to Dr. Jane Hsiao, chairman and CEO of DVM Pharmaceuticals, and vice chairman, technical affairs of IVAX Corporation. Dr. Kwochka is a Diplomate dip·lo·mate n. One who has received a diploma, especially a physician certified as a specialist by a board of examiners. diplomate (dip´l of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Kwochka was an Associate Professor of Medicine/Dermatology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the Ohio State University Ohio State University, main campus at Columbus; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1870, opened 1873 as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1878. There are also campuses at Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark. for over 15 years. Dr. Kwochka brings extensive research experience in veterinary medicine from academia, private practice and as a consultant for leading industry drug manufacturers. DVM Pharmaceuticals is engaged in the research, manufacture, sales and marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals for companion animals. DVM has been a pioneer and leader in veterinary dermatology products, and has expanded into other therapeutic categories. DVM is also involved in the research and development of proprietary veterinary medicines that capitalize upon the patented technologies and R&D pipeline of those IVAX subsidiaries specializing in drug products for humans. |
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