Dr. Jorgen Buus LASSEN -
Former CEO Neurosearch A/S
Dr. Buus Lassen is co-founder of NeuroSearch A/S, and has been its President and Chief Officer since 1989.
He has more than 30 years' experience within neuropharmacology and has authored or co-authored more than 30 publications, including the first paper published on paroxtine (Paxil®) an antidepressant.
From 1980 through 1988, he served as Managing Director of the research and development division of Ferrosan.
He is also Chairman of the board of Zealand Pharmaceuticals A/S and NsGene A/S and is member of the boards of NeuroSearch A/S, Bavarian Nordic A/S and Scanbur A/S. He received his DVM from the Royal School of Veterinary and Agriculture Science in Copenhagen.