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May 18, 2006
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DNAPrint Genomics Appoints Two Scientists to Key Positions at Computational Biology Division Dr. Herren, formerly a scientist at Kenna Technologies,
(acquired by
DNAPrint Genomics in November 2005) was a co-founder and
a co-inventor of
the simulation methods currently utilized by DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals.
Dr.
Kabrun served as an independent consultant before joining
DNAPrint
Pharmaceuticals. "DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals has already benefited from the
impact of
simulation technology in the development stage of the Company's
first drug,
PT-401, an enhanced form of the blood 'booster drug' erythropoietin,"
stated Barbara Handelin, Ph.D., DNAPrint General Manager
of Computational
Biology. "The team of Herren and Kabrun developed a simulation
model for
PT-401 that provides key insights into PT-401's performance
characteristics, including its benefits over conventional
forms of
erythropoietin. Their work is crucial to our research leading
to
preclinical studies of PT-401." "DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals is pleased to have attracted two
experienced
scientists in this important new field of computational
biology," stated
Hector J. Gomez, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Medical
Officer of
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. and head of the DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals
subsidiary. "We are committed to the value that computational
biology
brings to our drug and diagnostic development programs." Dr. Herren earned a Ph.D. in Social Psychology at Ohio State
University,
with minors in Cognitive and Quantitative Psychology. Her
early experience
in computer intelligence led to novel approaches for aiding
the modern
biologist in understanding and interpreting complex biological
systems.
Dr. Herren holds two fundamental patents in the biological
modeling
industry. They were issued in 1997 and 1999, presaging today's
growing
acceptance of computer modeling in the biomedical research
industry. Dr.
Herren is leading the Company's development of simulation
systems in the
field of human diseases. The Company plans to utilize these
simulations for
its drug and diagnostic pipeline. Dr. Kabrun has 20 years of experience in the fields of computer
science and
biomedical research. With his Ph.D. training in Molecular
Microbiology at
the State University of New York (Stony Brook), coupled
with a Masters in
Computer Science, Dr. Kabrun was an early entry into the
rapidly growing
field of integrated computational biology. While serving
with Transgenomic,
Inc., in Denver, Colorado, he developed systems for a broad
range of
computational solutions to complex biological research problems,
including
design of scientific instrumentation software for mutation
detection and
microbial analysis. In addition, he led a cross-disciplinary
team of
scientific analysts, software engineers, and database production
personnel
supporting creation, maintenance, and successful release
of Reference
Database products at Genomica Corp. in Boulder, Colo. About DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (www.dnaprint.com)
is a developer of genomics-based
products and services in two primary markets: biomedical
and forensics.
DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary,
develops
diagnostic tests and theranostic products (drug/test combinations)
using
the Company's proprietary ancestry-informed genetic marker
studies combined
with proprietary computational modeling technology. Computational
Biology
and Pharmacogenomics services are also offered externally
to
biopharmaceutical companies. The Company's first theranostic
product is
PT-401, a "Super EPO" (erythropoietin) dimer protein drug
for treatment of
anemia in renal dialysis patients (with end stage renal
disease).
Preclinical and clinical development of all the Company's
drug candidates
will benefit from simulated pre-trials to design actual
trials better and
are targeted to patients with genetic profiles indicating
their propensity
to have the best clinical responses. DNAPrint is proud of
its continued
dedication to developing and supplying new technological
advances in law
enforcement and consumer ancestry heritage interests. Please
refer to
www.dnaprint.com for
information on law enforcement and consumer
applications which include DNAWITNESS(TM), RETINOME(TM),
ANCESTRYbyDNA(TM)
and EURO-DNA(TM). DNAWitness-Y and DNAWitness-Mito are two
tests offered by
the Company. The results from these tests may be used as
identification
tools when a DNA sample is deteriorated or compromised or
other DNA testing
fails to yield acceptable results. Forward-Looking Statements All statements in this press release that are not historical
are
forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject
to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from
those projected, including, but not limited to, uncertainties
relating to
technologies, product development, manufacturing, market
acceptance, cost
and pricing of DNAPrint's products, dependence on collaborations
and
partners, regulatory approvals, competition, intellectual
property of
others, and patent protection and litigation. DNAPrint Genomics,
Inc.
expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking, except
as may be
required by applicable law or regulation to release publicly
any updates or
revisions to any
forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any
change in
DNAPrint's expectations with regard thereto or any change
in events,
conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements
are based. |
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