BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. announced that Markus Lacher, Ph.D. has been appointed as senior director, research and development. Dr. Lacher will immediately assume all responsibility for the development and execution of all research and process development plans for the company's lead product, BriaVaxTM, a cell-based cancer immunotherapy.

In addition, Dr. Lacher will also assume responsibility for analyzing samples obtained from patients treated in the company's upcoming Phase I/II clinical trial. Having served in a senior scientific role in the development programs of numerous cell therapy and diagnostic products, Dr. Lacher brings to the company extensive experience within the biotechnology industry.