Management Team
Dr. Launa Aspeslet
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Aspeslet has been with the Company since 1996 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in January 2006. During Dr. Aspeslet’s nine years with the Company she has held numerous positions in the diagnostic, medical, and regulatory departments. Most recently, Dr. Aspeslet held the position of Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs where she was responsible for the overall management of investigational new drug applications and related correspondence with the United States and Canadian Health Authorities. Dr. Aspeslet also ensured that the Company followed all applicable regulations while conducting trials, and managed the quality assurance and quality control departments.
Dr. Aspeslet received her Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) degree from the University of Lethbridge in 1989. She went on to receive her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Neurochemistry) from the University of Alberta in 1994. Dr. Aspeslet also received her Regulatory Affairs certification in 2000 and completed the Executive Program at the Richard Ivey School of Business in 2004.