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EnviroLogix welcomes two new scientists in key positions
Portland, Maine
February 23, 2006

EnviroLogix Inc., a leading provider of immunoassay test kits for the food safety, water quality and transgenic trait detection markets, today announced that G. David Grothaus, Ph.D., has joined them as the company’s Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer.  Also joining the R&D team is Dr. German P. Hoyos, who strengthens the expanding plant pathology group.

Dr. Grothaus brings over 20 years of expertise in developing and managing research processes and product commercialization. Dr. Grothaus is recognized internationally as an expert in agricultural biotechnology and in the validation and application of test methods for detection of biotech proteins and nucleic acids in grains, plant tissues and food. He was most recently associated with Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a DuPont Company.  Dr. Grothaus is also well known for his active participation at many industry conferences and conventions, is extensively published, and holds a number of patents. He earned his Ph.D. degree from Ohio State University.

Dr. Hoyos will be joining EnviroLogix as Senior Scientist – Plant Diagnostics, in the R&D department.  His many years of experience as a seed production pathologist at Syngenta Seeds (formerly Novartis/Rogers Seeds), along with his broad knowledge of diagnostic techniques and significant experience in interpretation and correlation of field data and laboratory results, will help ensure the continued success of the plant pathology group. His Ph.D. work was performed at the University of Minnesota.

Bruce Ferguson, President of EnviroLogix, commented, "Attracting candidates as qualified and experienced as Dave and German is a noteworthy milestone for EnviroLogix, and enhances our management team significantly. Their expertise will play an integral role in our future growth strategy.  We are pleased and excited to welcome Dave and German to the EnviroLogix team and look forward to a long and productive relationship with both.”

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