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AUTHOR BIOS Peter Langecker, MD, PhD Executive Medical Director, Global Oncology; Clinipace Worldwide Peter has more than 25 years of extensive hands-on experience in establishing and conducting industry-sponsored oncology and hematology clinical research and development according to GCP, GLP and GMP regulations. His primary responsibilities at Clinipace Worldwide include the provision of internal and external drug development, regulatory strategy and medical affairs consulting to Clinipace project teams and clients. Peter’s medical training and published research is focused on preclinical and clinical oncology and the hormonal regulation of breast cancer. He is an author and co-author of more than 50 publications and posters. Barb Geiger, BSN, RN Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations, Clinipace Worldwide Barb brings more than 25 years of experience in the conduct and management of Phase I-IV clinical trials and in the evaluation and selection of global clinical trial vendors. Prior to founding Worldwide Clinical Research (WWCR) in 2000, she spent 10 years at global CROs. Additionally, Barb spent eight years at a major pharmaceutical company and started her clinical research career in a Phase I/II private research unit. 17