03.13.12
Life Extension, Fort Lauderdale, FL, has promoted Dr. Steven Joyal, MD, to chief medical officer. Dr. Joyal previously held the position of vice president of scientific and medical affairs with Life Extension. Before joining Life Extension, Dr. Joyal was employed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute as the group director in global clinical metabolic drug development. Dr. Joyal’s work influenced research and development of medications related to obesity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.