Organovo Holdings, Inc. announced that Steven G. Hughes has been named Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Hughes is an industry veteran who brings significant experience directing clinical development and medical affairs teams at leading biopharma companies. Dr. Hughes most recently served as the Chief Clinical Development Officer at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, where he led a team that managed the global clinical development of 25 drugs across 10 therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, metabolic, oncology and rare diseases. Previously, he held positions as Global Medical Lead, Oncology Clinical Development and Medical Director, UK & Ireland at Biogen Idec. Dr. Hughes also held numerous senior clinical development, medical affairs and leadership positions of increasing responsibility at CSL Behring and Sanofi.