Lars Ekman, M.D., Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and President of Global Research and Development and Director
Elan Corporation

Dr. Ekman has served as a member of the Board since September 2006. He is currently the Executive Vice President and President of Global Research and Development and Director of Elan Corporation. He also leads Elan's Neurodegeneration Franchise. Prior to joining Elan, Dr. Ekman was Executive Vice President of Research and Development for Schwarz Pharma AG, and also served 14 years in a variety of senior scientific and clinical roles at Pharmacia (now Pfizer).