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Published on: 9/18/2007
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Robert J. Heine, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P. to Join Lilly; Distinguished Diabetes Expert to Lead Diabetes/Endocrine Medical Division
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that Robert J. Heine, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P., will join Lilly in January, 2008, as Executive Medical Director for the Diabetes and Endocrine division responsible for development of Lilly's expanding diabetes and obesity R&D portfolio.Dr. Heine replaces Dr. Meng
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"Robert is widely recognized and respected in the diabetes community for his scientific and clinical excellence and his considerable leadership abilities.He'll be a fantastic addition to the Lilly team." Heine is currently professor of diabetology in the Department of Endocrinology and director of the Diabetes Centre at the VU (Vrije Universiteit) University Medical Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands.In addition to involvement in several research projects, Heine holds positions within the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), the
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Heine's primary research interests include the epidemiology and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes. "We couldn't be more pleased that Dr. Heine has decided to bring his
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Heine.