WINNIPEG, MB–(Marketwired – September 27, 2016) – 3D Signatures Inc. (TSX VENTURE: DXD) (the “Company” or “3D”), a novel personalized medicine company with a proprietary software platform based on the three-dimensional analysis of a patient’s individual chromosomal arrangement — or signature — is pleased to announce they have appointed Jason Flowerday, B.Sc., MBA as the Company’s new CEO.
Mr. Flowerday has extensive life sciences leadership experience including over a decade of business development and marketing work for two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Germany’s Bayer AG and US-based Johnson and Johnson. Other notable positions include executive leadership and entrepreneurial roles with Knight Therapeutics and Pro Bono Bio Inc. Mr. Flowerday was also co-founder and co-owner of both Orphan Canada and RxMedia Healthcare Communications. He is an independent Director of Aequus Pharmaceuticals.
“I am honoured to be part of such a talented and dedicated team,” said Mr. Flowerday. “We are committed to changing the way patients are diagnosed and treated and are confident 3D Signatures’ proprietary software platform will be instrumental in improving patient outcomes.”
“Mr. Flowerday is a highly respected biotech entrepreneur with over twenty years of executive life sciences management and startup experience. He has the entrepreneurial and management skills we need to drive us to commercialization,” commented John Swift, Chairman. “His pharmaceutical background is also ideally suited to pursue new business opportunities in the field of precision medicine and companion diagnostics.”
3D Signatures’ former CEO, Ferenc Somogyvari, will remain on the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Somogyvari has been a crucial part of the Company’s progress to date and his broad management and technical experience will continue to generate value for shareholders.
The Company is also pleased to announce it has engaged Torera Inc. (“Torera”) as its marketing communications partner. Under the terms of the agreement, 3D will pay Torera a monthly fee of $6,000 for strategic communications, design services and investor relations management. The initial six-month contract is subject to review and renewal under the terms of the agreement. Neither Torera, nor any of its principals, have an ownership interest, directly or indirectly in 3D or its securities, and 3D has not granted Torera or its principals any right to acquire any such interests. 3D and Torera are at arm’s length and the agreement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”).
About 3D Signatures Inc.
3D Signatures Inc. is a personalized medicine company with a proprietary software platform based on the three-dimensional analysis of telomere organization. The technology is well developed and supported by 16 clinical studies on over 1,500 patients on 13 different cancers and Alzheimer’s disease. Depending on the application, the technology can measure the stage of disease, rate of progression of disease, drug efficacy, and drug toxicity. The technology is designed to predict the course of disease and to personalize treatment for the individual patient. For more information, visit the Company’s new website at www.3dsignatures.com.
About Torera Inc.
Torera is a boutique marketing communications firm dedicated to transforming the way public companies engage with shareholders. They counsel clients on how to rebrand and position their companies for increased visibility, liquidity and ultimately fair market value. To contact Torera, visit www.torera.ca
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For further information, please contact:
Hugh Rogers
VP Corporate Finance
604-250-6162
investors@3dsignatures.com