Mr Hutt has represented national trade associations for the food, prescription drug, nonprescription drug, dietary supplement, and cosmetic industries, and has been a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences since it was formed in 1971. He recently served on the FDA science board working group to review the FDA science needs in order to perform its regulatory mission.
Mr Hutt received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University, law degree from Harvard University, and a LLM degree from New York University School of Law.
William Green, chairman of the board of Celera, said: “Mr Hutt’s industry and regulatory experience allows him to make significant contributions to Celera at this important time in its growth.”