Cancer Genetics, Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas F. Widmann, MD to the company's board of directors. Dr. Thomas F. Widmann is a cardiologist and seasoned life sciences entrepreneur with more than 25 years of biotech experience, and also serves as a Venture Partner at Wellington Partners in Germany. In 1997, he co-founded Actelion Pharmaceuticals. As Actelion’s first Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, he established affiliates in North America, Europe, and Asia.