Kane Biotech Announces New Board Members
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/29/11 -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX VENTURE: KNE), a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been elected to the board of directors; Philip Renaud (Chairman), Dr. Geoffrey Grant, Dr. Essam Hamza and Richard Cherney.
Mr. Philip Renaud is Managing Director of Church Advisors, a European investment advisory firm involved in private financings. A graduate of Franklin College of Switzerland with a Bachelor of Arts in international financial management, Mr. Renaud has been instrumental in securing many private equity financings and has an extensive European and North American network. Prior to his involvement with Church Advisors, Mr. Renaud was a founding partner of Change Capital Partners, a 300 million Euro private equity fund. He is also a director of a number of publicly traded companies including Yorbeau Resources Inc., Diagnos Inc. (currently Chairman) and Dia Bras Exploration Inc. (currently Chairman).
Dr. Geoffrey Grant is former Director of the Arlington Technology Incubator (ATI) at the University of Texas. Prior to joining ATI, Dr. Grant spent five years as senior manager, research and technology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, where he led and managed all aspects of technology commercialization.
Dr. Essam Hamza is Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Hamza Thindal Capital Corp., a capital markets advisory firm. In addition Dr. Hamza has been a family physician for the past 11 years in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. He is a graduate from the University of Alberta with a medical degree and an honours degree in biochemistry. Dr Hamza has helped emerging companies raise capital and build awareness over the past five years.
Mr. Richard Cherney is a co-managing partner of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP and a member of the Corporate Finance & Securities, Life Science and Mergers & Acquisition practices. He has a varied practice, representing private and public companies, including many operating in the life science field. Mr. Cherney has been a key advisor to many of Canada's leading life science companies and regularly advises them on key points in their development. As well, he represents a number of national investment dealers in connection with financings of many of Canada's multinational corporations.
"The board, management and staff would also like to say thank you to Dr. Albert Friesen and Dr. George Zhanel, for their valuable contribution over the years in helping to build Kane Biotech into an organization that has been recognized as one of the world's top 10 most innovative companies in the biotech industry by FAST COMPANY magazine," stated Gord Froehlich, President and CEO of Kane Biotech. We wish both Dr. Friesen and Dr. Zhanel all the best in their future endeavors."
About Kane Biotech Inc.
Kane Biotech is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of products to prevent and disperse biofilms. Biofilms develop when bacteria and other microorganisms form a protective matrix that acts as a shield against attack. When in a biofilm, bacteria become highly resistant to antibiotics, biocides, disinfectants, high temperatures and host immune responses. This resiliency contributes to human health problems such as recurrent urinary tract infections, medical device associated infections and tooth decay.
Kane Biotech uses patent protected technologies based on molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation/dispersal and methods for finding compounds that inhibit or disrupt biofilms. The Company has evidence that these technologies have potential to significantly improve the ability to prevent and/or destroy biofilms in several medical and industrial applications.
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Contacts: Kane Biotech Inc. Kam Thindal 604-566-9236 office 604-488-9875 mobile kam@puread.ca
Source: Kane Biotech Inc.
Released June 29, 2011