VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – December 10, 2010 – Sirona Biochem Corp. (TSX-V: SBM) (the “Company”), a biotechnology company specializing in carbohydrate-based molecules, including therapeutics for diabetes and obesity, cosmeceuticals and biological ingredients, announced today that it has appointed Michael Rogers to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rogers is currently President of Palmer Rogers Encore Ventures.
“Mike Rogers’ more than 25 years of experience as a highly respected business leader in the investment industry will be valuable in helping Sirona Biochem secure funding to support the development of our three carbohydrate-based programs,” said Mark Senner, President of Sirona Biochem. “We have developed an innovative chemistry technique that we feel enhances drug qualities. Attracting strong business leaders such as Mike Rogers will help to ensure we maximize on the potential of our programs,” he added.
About Michael Rogers
Michael Rogers is an accomplished business executive with more than 25 years of progressive experience in the investment industry. Currently, Mr. Rogers is President of Palmer Rogers Encore Ventures, a company he co-founded with business partner and advertising leader, Frank Palmer. Prior to co-founding Palmer Rogers, Mr. Rogers held several leadership roles including Vice-President at Canaccord Capital and Senior Vice-President at Yorkton Securities. Previously, he also played a significant role in building the Bank of British Columbia to a major banking operation. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Rogers is deeply rooted in the local community and has served on the board of the Whistler Land Corporation, Whistler Resort Association and several charitable organizations.
About Sirona Biochem Corp.
Sirona Biochem is a biotechnology company developing diabetes and obesity therapeutics, anti-aging cosmetic ingredients and biological ingredients. Our proprietary chemistry expertise is being applied towards the development of these carbohydrate-based programs. Our aim is to improve the commercial value of carbohydrate-based molecules by improving their pharmaceutical qualities. In August 2010, Sirona Biochem announced it had signed a binding preliminary agreement to acquire France-based TFChem. For more information visit www.sironabiochem.com.
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For more information regarding this press release, contact:
Julie Jang
Director, Communications
Sirona Biochem Corp.
Phone: 604.641.4466 x273
Email: jjang@sironabiochem.com
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