Michael McLean, formerly of Signet Diagnostics, has joined Cell Science Systems Corp. (CSS), manufacturer of the ALCAT Test, as Laboratory Supervisor. Mr. McLean comes to CSS with over 24 years of supervisory experience in the food sensitivity and laboratory industry. In his new role, Mr. McLean will focus on Research & Development and laboratory supervision.
“I’m happy to be at a company on the cutting edge of testing for immune aberrations associated with dietary factors,” said McLean.
CSS Corp, an ISO 13485, U.S. FDA Registered Devise Manufacturer, and CLIA Licensed laboratory provides testing services in the areas of food and chemical sensitivity and nutrition; and sells CE certified products to laboratories worldwide.
“It is gratifying to me as a laboratory scientist to be working within a company that is so concerned with quality management and uses that strength as a base for innovative research, especially in the current regulatory environment,” continued McLean. “I’m proud to be working for a company that fosters a higher standard of quality management and scientific excellence.”
“We are extremely pleased to have Michael join our company,” said Roger Deutsch, President and CEO of CSS and author the book Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat.
Mr. Mclean graduated from Florida International University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Chemistry and a Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 1994. He is on track to earn a doctorate in Dietetics and Nutrition in 2011 and has second authorship on several publications.
Continued Deutsch, “People should be watching our laboratory for some very new diagnostic inventions related to chronic inflammatory conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, as well as innovative technologies for determination of individual nutritional needs. Mr. McLean is going to play a large part in that.”
Cell Science Systems (CSS), located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is a life sciences company and the worldwide market leader in food sensitivity testing as the manufacturer of the ALCAT Test. ALCAT identifies cellular reactions to over 350 foods, chemicals and herbs. These inflammatory reactions are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes, as well as skin, heart, joint, and digestive disorders.