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Biotechnology company Ailux has appointed Maria Belvisi, formerly of AstraZeneca, to the role of chief scientific officer. Belvisi brings experience from her previous position in respiratory and immunology research. The announcement was reported in a pharmaceutical industry column published on May 1, 2026.
AstraZeneca UK / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Biotechnology company Ailux hired Maria Belvisi as chief scientific officer, @statnews reported. Belvisi previously worked at AstraZeneca as senior vice president, research and development, respiratory & immunology, biopharmaceuticals R&D. The article detailing the hiring was written by Ed Silverman.
The article was published on May 1, 2026. Ed Silverman has been covering the pharmaceutical industry for nearly three decades.
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