BioForce Nanosciences Inc. Announces New Management Team Appointments.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers AMES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 2004 As part of the 2004 plan to strengthen strategic management at BioForce, Laurence Russ, Ph.D., President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , is pleased to announce two new appointments to the Company's senior management team. Kristi Harkins, Ph.D., MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration will be joining BioForce as Director, Business Operations, effective July 1. Dr. Harkins has a doctorate in plant genetics from the University of Arizona (body, education) University of Arizona - The University was founded in 1885 as a Land Grant institution with a three-fold mission of teaching, research and public service. and an MBA from Iowa State University Academics ISU is best known for its degree programs in science, engineering, and agriculture. ISU is also home of the world's first electronic digital computing device, the Atanasoff–Berry Computer. (ISU ISU Iowa State University ISU Issue ISU Idaho State University ISU Illinois State University ISU Indiana State University ISU International Skating Union ISU International Space University ISU I-Shou University (Taiwan) ). Her responsibilities at BioForce will include direction of external collaborative development programs and business development activities associated with the launch of major medical diagnostic and instrument products in 2005-6. Dr. Harkins joins BioForce from Advanced Analytical Technologies where she served as Director of R&D in the area of rapid microbial detection for the food, pharma and environmental sectors. From 1990 to 2000, Dr. Harkins held the position of Managing Director, Biotechnology Core Facility at ISU, where she was instrumental in evolving an external revenue -generating operation at the facility during the latter part of her tenure. Trisha Newbanks, CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. , M.Acc. joined the BioForce team in May, as Controller. A member of both state and national CPA organizations, Ms. Newbanks holds a Masters of Accountancy degree from the University of South Florida • • [ . With more than 10 years of experience in corporate accounting, the majority in positions of major financial responsibility in both technical and consumer-oriented businesses the private sector, she brings the experience and skills required for success in a senior financial position at BioForce. About BioForce Nanosciences, Inc: As an industry leader in the emerging field of bionanotechnology, BioForce Nanosciences is focused on providing practical nanoscale tools to the biomedical and life sciences markets. The company is developing ultraminiaturized nanoarray products and instrumentation for the area of disease diagnostics with emphasis on viral pathogen and cancer detection, diagnosis, and therapeutic monitoring. In addition, the company currently offers a full line of supplies for atomic force microscopy. |
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