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New CEO of Bayer from October 1, 2010

Dr. Marijn E. Dekkers to be new Bayer CEO

Werner Wenning (63), Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer AG since 2002, has extended his contract of service by eight months through September 30, 2010, which will be a few weeks before his 64th birthday. The Bayer AG Supervisory Board has appointed Netherlandsborn Dr. Marijn E. Dekkers (52), most recently President and CEO of U.S. laboratory equipment manufacturer Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., to succeed Wenning as Chairman of the Board of Management effective October 1, 2010. » more

Phase II Study in advanced breast cancer:
Progression-free survival in breast cancer extended by 74 percent
Nexavar® may also have the potential to improve treatment of advanced breast cancer. » more

Milestone will result in speeding up of research and breeding programs
Rapeseed/canola genome sequenced
Bayer CropScience, together with several partners, has sequenced for the first time the entire genome of canola and its constituent genomes present in turnip rape and wild cabbage. » more

New office building inaugurated in Belgium
Business model for sustainable construction
As part of its worldwide climate program, Bayer aims to support the construction industry in the use of sustainable, eco-friendly building techniques. » more