BioPharm Informatics Announces New Name -- LabCentrix(SM).

LIMS Consulting Services Firm Changes Name and Positions the Company to Serve Its Expanded Market Opportunities

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- BioPharm Informatics LLC, a premier provider of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) consulting services and lab technology solutions, announced today that its name will change to LabCentrix(SM) LLC effective January 31, 2007.

LabCentrix has built a strong reputation for its comprehensive consulting services working with some of the largest laboratories in the world and deploying LIMS software solutions that truly fit each lab's needs. LabCentrix offers deep knowledge of off-the-shelf solutions such as those provided by Thermo Scientific and leverages this expertise to streamline implementations and ensure each project is completed on-time and in-budget.

"We are very excited to launch our new name and brand identity as we poise the company to take advantage of a broader market opportunity with our expanded services, products and support offerings," said Mike Lujan, CEO and founder of BioPharm Informatics.

LabCentrix is a coined word that connotes putting each lab at the center of everything the firm does to ensure the very best technology solutions are deployed for each customer. The LabCentrix approach dedicates significant time working with end users and IT and management teams to clearly understand a lab's business and processes. LabCentrix deploys LIMS solutions and other technologies to deliver measurable productivity gains.

"This is truly a momentous time for LabCentrix as we celebrate our customer successes, establish strategic partnerships and fulfill our mission of providing new products and services that will help our customers maximize the value they realize from their technology investments," said Lujan.

About LabCentrix

LabCentrix(SM) LLC is a premier provider of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) consulting services and technology solutions for a range of industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, process, forensics, environmental, petroleum and others. LabCentrix customers, which cover the spectrum from multinational giants to small- and mid-sized organizations, receive measurable value from the company's unique approach to maximizing a lab's informatics investments. Building on a profound knowledge of technology, laboratory processes and preferred business practices, LabCentrix collaborates closely with each customer's teams to efficiently deliver individualized solutions that specifically address their needs. For more information about LabCentrix and its consulting services, value-add technology solutions and personalized support offerings, visit www.labcentrix.com or contact us at [phone].