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BioMS Medical named Biotech Company of the Year

Company to receive Gold Leaf Award from BIOTECanada at BIO 2008

13 Jun 2008 - BioMS Medical Corp. announced that it has been selected to receive the Gold Leaf Award from BIOTECanada for "Company of the Year". BioMS Medical will be presented with this distinguished award on June 17, 2008 at the 2008 BIO International Convention in San Diego, California.
 
"This award recognizes the Canadian biotech company that has distinguished itself from its peers with strong overall performance as a company, demonstrated leadership and significant achievement," said Peter Brenders, President and CEO of BIOTECanada. "BioMS Medical represents these qualities and is recognized as a leader in Canadian biotech."
 
"We are honored to have received this prestigious award from BIOTECanada," said Kevin Giese, President and CEO of BioMS Medical. "In 2007 we achieved many significant milestones as we advanced our lead drug for MS, MBP8298 (dirucotide). This award recognizes the significant efforts made by the dedicated employees at BioMS and the great progress we've made."