Center for Infectious Disease Research Appoints Aitchison President

John Aitchison has been appointed president of the Center for Infectious Disease Research. Aitchison has held several roles at the Seattle-based institute since 2011, most recently serving as its chief science officer. The institute focuses solely on infectious disease research that could lead to new drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics.

Author: Frank Vinluan

Xconomy Editor Frank Vinluan is a business journalist with experience covering technology and life sciences. Based in Raleigh, he was a staff writer at the Triangle Business Journal covering technology, biotechnology and energy before joining MedCityNews.com as North Carolina bureau chief. Prior to moving to North Carolina’s Research Triangle in 2007 he held business reporting positions at The Des Moines Register and The Seattle Times.