St. Louis University to Open New Center Staffed With Ex-Pfizer Research Scientists

ST. LOUIS—St. Louis University announced the launch of a new medical research center that will be staffed by scientists recently laid off by Pfizer Inc. during a reorganization of the pharmaceutical giant’s research operations.

The center, called the Center for World Health and Medicine, will focus on medical problems common in the developing world, according to a SLU statement.

“The new research initiative, called the Center for World Health and Medicine, is another demonstration of SLU’s investment in the region,” said Lawrence Biondi, S.J., president of SLU. “Our decision reflects not only SLU’s commitment to keep talented and productive scientists ...