New Manager to Support ELISA Test Launch

Louise Flintoft has joined Arquer Diagnostics as Product Manager in preparation for EU regulatory approval and commercial launch of its Mcm5-ELISA test, with responsibility for all aspects of product marketing, commercial management and distribution. Louise brings over 10 years’ sales and marketing experience in the biotech and companion diagnostic industries, having led global product marketing and launch campaigns across Europe and  the US.  In-house experience includes roles with Leica Biosystems, Vision BioSystems and Novacastra Laboratories. Louise completed a Batchelor’s Degree with Honours in Physiology at the University of Newcastle.

Company CEO Dr Ian Campbell  said: "I am delighted to welcome Louise to Arquer.  Her sales and marketing experience and expertise, specifically in the area of cancer diagnostics, are an ideal fit for the team. I look forward to working with her as the Company continues to expand its global distribution network and prepares for EU regulatory submission and market launch of our Mcm5-ELISA diagnostic test.”Bladder cancer is currently diagnosed by cystoscopy, which is expensive and uncomfortable for patients.  Arquer’s Mcm5-ELISA is a simple, non-invasive test, which detects the presence of minichromosome maintenance complex component 5 (Mcm5) protein in urine.