Sera Prognostics: Thomas Garite

Sera Prognostics has appointed Thomas Garite its vice president of clinical sciences. He will work to advance the Salt Lake City-based firm's clinical development programs as Sera Prognostics moves into the commercial stage. Garite recently retired as the Edward H. Quilligan Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Irvine. He was the department's chairman for 18 years and is now professor emeritus. He also served as director of research and education for obstetrix at the MedNax Medical Group. He currently is chief clinical officer for patient safety company Perigen.