GeneBio Partners with Proteomic Solutions to Distribute Updated Phenyx Platform in France

Geneva, Switzerland and St-Marcel, France - September 21, 2005 - Geneva Bioinformatics (GeneBio) S.A. today announced a partnership agreement with Proteomic Solutions, a well-regarded reseller of equipment, consumables, software and services for proteomics research in France. Under the terms of the agreement, Proteomic Solutions will distribute Phenyx throughout France.

GeneBio's Phenyx is a software platform for the identification and characterization of proteins and peptides from mass spectrometry data. Developed by GeneBio in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB) and incorporating the true probabilistic and flexible scoring system OLAV, Phenyx is specifically designed to meet the concurrent demands of high-throughput MS data analysis and dynamic high quality results assessment. GeneBio has recently communicated major updates to Phenyx, including the release of a dynamic Web-based client interface to implement the platform.

"We are delighted to once again be working with Proteomic Solutions in order to strengthen our presence in the key French mass spectrometry area," said Nasri Nahas, CEO of GeneBio. "Proteomic Solutions is a well known player in the Proteomics field and we look forward to capitalizing on their experience and expertise in order to expand the reach of Phenyx in the French market."

"We are excited to again be working with GeneBio and believe that the Phenyx platform will have great traction in the market," said Philippe Dutriat, CEO of Proteomic Solutions. "We believe Phenyx has both the fundamental technology and the underlying feature set necessary to make a major impact on the French market and are pleased to have the chance to prove it. We look forward to a prosperous relationship with GeneBio."

GeneBio will be demonstrating the latest release of Phenyx, including the new Phenyx Web Interface, at the 1st Symposium of Analytical Chemistry and Biology in Montpellier, France, from September 26 – 29. For more information about Phenyx and to begin using the platform, please visit http://phenyx.vital-it.ch/pwi.

About Proteomic Solutions
Founded in 2001, Proteomic Solutions is a specialized protein lab service located between Paris and Rouen that conducts proteomic projects and practices recombinant protein technology, combined with experience in the field of bioinformatics. Find out more at www.proteomicsolutions.fr.

About GeneBio
Founded in 1997, GeneBio is a multifaceted bioinformatics company situated at the heart of the Lake Geneva Region, one of the world's major proteomics centres of excellence. Based on expertise in the proteomics and bioinformatics fields, GeneBio offers original educational and knowledge-discovery solutions that help clients shape heterogeneous information into relevant biological knowledge. For more information about GeneBio, please visit: www.genebio.com.

Proteomic Solutions contact:
Mr. Benoit Sarazin
sarazin@proteomicsolutions.fr
Tel. +33 2 32 54 16 28

GeneBio contact:
Mr. Andrew Smith
andrew.smith@genebio.com
Tel. +41.22.702.99.00

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