Dr. Louis J. Ignarro, Nobel Laureate, Joins Metagenics Scientific Advisory Board.SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. -- Metagenics, Inc., a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. focused on developing and manufacturing science-based nutraceuticals and medical foods, announced that Nobel laureate Louis J. Ignarro, PhD has joined the company's scientific advisory board. Dr. Ignarro is one of the recipients of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Below is a list of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Swedish: Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin) from 1901 to the present.[1] for demonstrating the cardiovascular signaling properties of nitric oxide. He is a distinguished professor of pharmacology at the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). at Los Angeles, and a former professor of pharmacology at Tulane University. His research has been recognized by pharmaceutical companies Lily and Merck, and he received the Basic Research Prize of the American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. in 1998 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science. He has also been inducted into the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the founder of the Nitric Oxide Society, and founder and editor-in-chief of Nitric Oxide Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Ignarro is the author and co-author of several books and numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He recently co-authored with Metagenics' own Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland an editorial commentary on a recent review of arginine arginine (är`jənĭn), organic compound, one of the 20 amino acids commonly found in animal proteins. Only the l-stereoisomer participates in the biosynthesis of proteins. and vascular health that appears in the latest Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association. "We are very excited to have Dr. Louis Ignarro join us in an advisory position," said Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, Chief Science Officer and President of MetaProteomics([R]), who is respected in the field of functional medicine and also serves on the advisory board. "The caliber of researchers and scientific professionals on this board is an indicator of the inspiring potential for Metagenics in developing further advancements in nutritional approaches to health." The Metagenics scientific advisory board provides guidance for the future of Metagenics and the MetaProteomics Nutrigenomics Research Center. This board is comprised of a highly credentialed group that represents a wealth of international experience from scientific research, business, and clinical practice. In addition to Dr. Ignarro and Dr. Bland, board members include: * Edward A. Dennis, PhD, director of the LIPID MAPS consortium grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH "Not invented here." See digispeak. NIH - The United States National Institutes of Health. ) who is also a chemistry and biochemistry professor at the University of California at San Diego and adjunct professor at Scripps Research Institute. * Joel M. Evans, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist and director of The Center for Women's Health in Stamford, Conn. who has also been recognized for his service and guidance in congressional healthcare reform. * Barry M. Forman, MD, PhD, director of the gene regulation and drug discovery department and professor at the Beckman Research Institute The Beckman Research Institute (BRI) is a research facility affiliated with the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA. It is dedicated to studying normal and abnormal biological processes which may be related to cancer. who has also been recognized by the Nobel Assembly and American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is an academic society founded in 1906. It is currently based on the campus of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology in Bethesda, Maryland. for his research in furthering the understanding of disease. * David A. Jenkins, MD, PhD, DSc, who is credited with developing the concept of glycemic index and is a professor and research chair at the University of Toronto Research at the University of Toronto has been responsible for the world's first electronic heart pacemaker, artificial larynx, single-lung transplant, nerve transplant, artificial pancreas, chemical laser, G-suit, the first practical electron microscope, the first cloning of T-cells, and director of the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center at St. Michael's Hospital St. Michael's Hospital may refer to:
* John F.W. Keana, PhD, professor emeritus of synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry at the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. who received the NIH Research Career Development Award for his work that focuses on the problem-solving applications of novel molecules. * Philipp E. Scherer, PhD, associate professor of cell biology and medicine in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) is a graduate school of Yeshiva University. It is a private medical school located in the Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus of Yeshiva University in the Morris Park who received the 2005 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award of the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of for his influential diabetes research. * Robert H. Lerman, MD, PhD, former hospital chief of medicine and current Medical Director of Metagenics, Inc. and the Functional Medicine Research Center. * Matthew L. Tripp, PhD, microbiologist and physiologist who led research in Fortune 500 companies and currently serves as Vice President of Research & Development for Metagenics, Inc. and MetaProteomics. "Research continues to show that natural substances can have a positive effect in managing or preventing chronic illnesses," said Jeff Katke, Chairman and 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. of Metagenics, Inc. "Our goal is to build on that research in our technologically advanced facilities and develop practical applications to improve patient health. We are fortunate to have the support and advice of such industry-leading professionals to help us in our mission." About Metagenics, Inc. Metagenics, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of science-based nutraceuticals sold to healthcare practitioners worldwide as approaches to leading health concerns. The company is headquartered in San Clemente, Calif., with manufacturing and multiple research facilities located in Gig Harbor, Wash. Co including its Functional Medicine Research Center(SM) for human clinical research. Metagenics holds multiple proprietary formula patents and produces over 400 research-based products to optimize health. The company demonstrates its commitment to purity and quality through its certifications for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP GMP (guanosine monophosphate): see guanine. ) from the NNFA NNFA National Nutritional Foods Association , NSF International, and TGA. For more information about Metagenics, please visit the company's Web site at www.metagenics.com. About the MetaProteomics Nutrigenomics Research Center The MetaProteomics([R]) Nutrigenomics Research Center Co located in the Metagenics functional medicine campus in Gig Harbor, Wash. Co was established to test active substances from food and other natural sources that can serve as potent dietary signaling molecules to positively affect genetic expression (the science of nutrigenomics). Similar to the development of pharmaceutical applications, MetaProteomics employs cell line testing on isolated bioactive molecules extracted from natural sources to identify their ability to modify cellular function related to various disease processes. When a successful combination is identified, it undergoes other laboratory tests and then is formulated for human clinical research. Metagenics is the only known manufacturer of professional formulas that utilizes this revolutionary methodology to set new standards in the safety and effectiveness of natural approaches. |
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