Fibrocell Science, Inc. announced that Douglas J. Swirsky, CPA, CFA, joined its Board of Directors. Since 2006, Mr. Swirsky has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary of GenVec, Inc. Mr. Swirsky previously held investment banking positions at UBS, PaineWebber, Morgan Stanley, and Legg Mason. Prior to joining GenVec, Mr. Swirsky was with Stifel Nicolaus where he served as a Managing Director and the Head of Life Sciences Investment Banking.

His experience also includes positions in public accounting and consulting.