SALT LAKE CITY, September 4, 2001 – ARUP Laboratories, Inc., a Utah-based clinical reference laboratory, announced today the appointment of Marzia Pasquali, Ph.D., as Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Medical Director over ARUP's Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. Dr. Pasquali comes to ARUP from Emory University where she has served as the co-director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory since 1996.

Born and educated in Italy, Dr. Pasquali earned the degrees of Doctor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, summa cum laude, and Pharmacy Doctor, summa cum laude, at the University of Parma, School of Pharmacy. In 1987, Dr. Pasquali began working as a post-doctoral fellow at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she later completed a four-year Clinical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship. During her time at Emory University, she also worked as a research associate, instructor, assistant professor, and most recently, as co-director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. In addition to her many academic appointments over the years, Dr. Pasquali has received numerous grants and awards, including several for her research on Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Type VI.

“We are fortunate to recruit Dr. Pasquali,” states Dr. Edward Ashwood, Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry. “She is a superb consultant in the area of inborn errors of metabolism. ARUP is dedicated to providing the best laboratory medicine available, especially in the area of pediatrics. She adds scientific depth to a difficult medical specialty.”

While her primary responsibility at ARUP will be to oversee the clinical and technical activities of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Dr. Pasquali will also ensure that the most up-to-date, state-of-the art technologies and methods are being used, and that the lab is continually developing and expanding its test menu. Additionally, Dr. Pasquali plans to continue her activities in research and development, as well as teaching and lecturing.

Dr. Pasquali comments that, “I am happy to be part of this organization and am looking forward to building a strong program in biochemical genetics.”

“We're delighted to have Dr. Pasquali on our team,” remarks ARUP's President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Carl Kjeldsberg. “I'm confident that her previous leadership and research experience, as well as her detailed knowledge of biochemical genetics, will prove to be valuable assets for ARUP.”

ARUP Laboratories is a national full-service reference laboratory owned by the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. ARUP is a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development, led by the efforts of the ARUP Institute for Clinical and Experimental Pathology, LLC. With revenue of greater than $100 million and more than 1,200 employees, ARUP offers over 2,000 tests and test combinations, ranging from routine cytology screens to highly esoteric molecular and genetic assays. ARUP's clients include university teaching hospitals, multihospital groups, major commercial laboratories, group purchasing organizations, military and government facilities, major clinics, and major pharmaceutical firms. Further information on ARUP Laboratories can be obtained on the Internet at www.aruplab.com.

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