GOSPORT, Hampshire – January 4, 2023 – Hoeford Research Limited today announced the appointment of Shellie Davies as Head of Scientific.

Ms Davies joins Hoeford from PelGar International where she was Group Technical manager for formulation chemistry, rodenticide R&D and insecticide testing.  Ms Davies will oversee the work carried out by laboratory scientists and animal care technologists in the Hoeford Point facility while working closely with the board of directors to develop Hoeford’s regulatory toxicology testing services.

William Cartmell, Chairman, commented:

I am delighted that Shellie has decided to join Hoeford at this exciting time.  In the highly-specialised field in which we operate Shellie has worked alongside many of our team in the past and is held in high regard by them.  The depth of her laboratory experience across In Vivo and In Vitro testing will be a distinct advantage for our customers as well as to the development of scientific discipline and excellence of our technical teams.” 

Shellie Davies commented:

Hoeford has an enviable reputation as a leader in regulatory toxicology testing and analysis. I share the team’s passion for the outstanding work they do for some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, and am looking forward to being part of the the team and the uniquely independent environment in which they work.  As Hoeford enters the next phase of growth this is an exciting time to be joining the company."