CALIFORNIA - News from Jan. 9, 1986

Cetus Corp., a leader in the biotechnology field, is expected to announce today that Robert A. Fildes, president and chief operating officer, will be given the additional title of chief executive. Cetus Chairman Ronald E. Cape also has held the chief executive title since he co-founded the firm in 1971. Cape, considered the dean of the biotechnology industry, is expected to remain with the Emeryville-based company.