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Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TSPT: Quote) Tuesday announced appointment of Leone Patterson as its vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 25. Patterson succeeds Thomas Soloway, who was promoted to executive vice president and COO in April.

Prior to joining Transcept, Patterson has served as vice president for various companies including Net App., Exelixis, and Novartis AG.

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