Syntech ResearchSynTech Research, the global Contract Research Organization (CRO) with headquarters in Davis, California, has appointed Dr Colin Ruscoe as its European / Africa Regional Director. He will be responsible for leading existing and expanding SynTech Research businesses in the region. Dr. Ruscoe’s global experience will be significant in the further developing and implementing SynTech’s global business strategy.  Dr. Ruscoe previously held senior management business and R&D positions with ICI, Zeneca and Syngenta.  He will be based in the UK and will continue in his positions as Chairman, British Crop Production Council (BCPC) and on the Executive Scientific Committee of the Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC).  Dr. Ruscoe can be contacted at email: cruscoe@syntechresearch.com