Patrick Murray joins BD Diagnostics

SPARKS, Md. — A global medical technology company has appointed a worldwide director of scientific affairs for its diagnostic systems division.

Becton, Dickinson and Co. said that Patrick Murray has joined its BD Diagnostics segment. In his new role, Murray "will leverage his clinical expertise to best define new product requirements, evaluate new technologies and engage external experts and institutions in BD's innovation process," the company said.

Prior to joining BD, Murray served as chief of the microbiology service and senior scientist at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center.