Quanterix has named Martin D. Madaus, Ph.D. chief executive officer. Madaus, who also retains his position as chairman, brings more than 20 years of experience in the diagnostics and life science industries, most recently serving as president, chairman and CEO of Millipore, acquired by Merck. 

"Quanterix recently announced partnerships to develop and manufacture a fully-automated instrument and 'smart consumables' for use in both the life sciences research and diagnostics markets.  Martin brings significant financial and commercial expertise that will be invaluable as the company executes its plan to launch the SiMoA platform, and we are thrilled to have Martin on board," said David Walt, Ph.D., scientific founder of Quanterix.