This week's roundup includes CEO appointments by Gadeta, Scancell and Zafgen, with various other high-level appointments by Malin Corporation, Cell Medica and Apeiron Biologics.

The dealmaking column is a survey of recent transactions, including strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and financings, in the life sciences industries. Deals are listed by the following industry sectors: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research/analytical instrumentation and reagents. All transactions are excerpted from Windhover's Strategic Transactions database, providing comprehensive transaction coverage from 1991 to the present.