In this role, Dr Gardiner will be responsible for leading and coordinating investigator-initiated research projects, clinical publications and presentations and overall medical support for the clinical collaborators and research partners.
Dr Gardiner has previously served as medical director of global medical affairs and senior medical officer for Bristol-Myers Squibb medical imaging and vice president of medical sciences for the medical imaging division.
Pieter Muntendam, president and CEO of BG Medicine, said: “We are very pleased to have Dr Gardiner join our team as we begin to pursue clinical applications for the diagnostic product candidates we have currently, and continue to discover through our many collaborations. Dr Gardiner’s extensive experience and knowledge in the field of cardiology, cardiovascular medical imaging and therapeutics will be a significant asset.”