GeneBio's Phenyx Protein ID Platform Chosen by University of Tokyo

Geneva, Switzerland and Tokyo, Japan - November 11, 2007 - Geneva Bioinformatics (GeneBio) SA and the University of Tokyo today announced that the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) has acquired the protein identification search engine Phenyx of GeneBio. Thanks to the work of GeneBio’s Japanese Branch (www.genebio.co.jp), the University of Tokyo will now have access to this world-class proteomics platform in order to further their research efforts.

This latest addition to the Phenyx growing client list comes on the heels of releasing the updated Phenyx 2.5 platform, launched at the HUPO 2007 World Congress in Seoul, Korea at the beginning of October.

Developed in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB), Phenyx is GeneBio’s renowned software platform for the identification and characterization of proteins and peptides from mass spectrometry data, specifically designed to meet the concurrent demands of high-throughput MS data analysis and dynamic results assessment while offering a flexible user experience and an adaptable architecture to help instill confidence in results assessment. (http://phenyx.vital-it.ch/pwi)

"We are pleased to be working with the SIB and GeneBio in this endeavour," said Dr.Kawamura, leader of Department of Molecular Biology and Medicine of RCAST of the University of Tokyo. "The well known experience of the SIB and GeneBio in the field of bioinformatics and proteomics has guided us in our choice for our internal proteomics research. We look forward to utilizing the Phenyx platform."

"We are proud of our Japanese Branch accomplishments," said Nasri Nahas, CEO of GeneBio. "We very much value this collaboration with one of the most famous medical institutes worldwide and we are eager to show our commitment in providing top quality support services to our most renowned new customer."

About GeneBio
Geneva Bioinformatics (GeneBio) SA is a leading bioinformatics company providing the life science community with world-class proteomics software that bridges the gap between information gathering and knowledge generation. Established in 1997, we focus our expertise on protein identification and characterization as well as proteome imaging, offering clients and partners a high degree of specialization essential to proteomics research. Close ties to academic peers and a thorough network of distribution and strategic partners give us both unfettered access to scientific excellence and recognized market presence so that we may best serve the scientific community. For more information about GeneBio, please visit: www.genebio.com.

About the University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, the University of Tokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity. The university aims to provide its students with a rich and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills. For more information: www.u-tokyo.ac.jp

GeneBio contact:
Andrew Smith
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andrew.smith@genebio.com
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