Defeat Diabetes Foundation Co-Founder Joins ProtoKinetix' Advisory Board
PROTOKINETIX INC. (PKTX: OTCBB)
Vancouver, British Columbia, January 14, 2010
ProtoKinetix, Inc. (PKTX) welcomes the addition of Andy Mandell (Mr. Diabetes®) to their Business Advisory Board. As Executive Director of the Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Andy brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the field of diabetes and is a tireless advocate for all diabetics. ProtoKinetix is excited about the opportunity to work with Mr. Mandell on the development of an awareness program on the potential of new diabetic treatment initiatives involving the use of AAGP™ as a preservative tool.
“I’m thrilled to be asked to participate on the Protokinetix Advisory Board. I believe their application demonstrates incredible potential in the field of diabetes treatment. They offer the first viable solution to the diabetes epidemic,” said Mandell.
About ProtoKinetix
ProtoKinetix, Inc. is a biotechnology company that has developed and patented a family of synthetic anti-aging glycoproteins (AAGP™) for medicine and the biotechnology and cosmetic industries. PKTX is currently in dialogue with major corporations and institutions who have contacted the company about the broad range of applications for AAGP™ products.
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Ross L. Senior, President and CEO
Company Office:
Suite # 1500 ProtoKinetix Inc.
2225 Folkestone Way
West Vancouver, BC
V7S 2Y6
At ProtoKinetix:
Blair Henderson
604-926-6627
Email: info@protokinetix.com
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