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QT 5, Inc. Establishes Medical & Regulatory Advisory Board.


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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2003

QT 5, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).
:QTFV) announced today that it has assembled a distinguished group of medical and legal professionals to provide guidance and leadership for the development and introduction of a wide array of new products. 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. , Timothy Owens said, "We are a company that is focused on the pioneering of leading edge lifestyle and healthcare products. Because much of what we are doing has never been done before, we have created this board and staffed it with individuals who are recognized and respected as leaders in their disciplines. Each one of these people has expressed tremendous enthusiasm for the potential of our products as well as a keen awareness of the challenges and opportunities that face us. As is evidenced in the following credentials, we are very fortunate to have them on our team."

Dr. Leonard Makowka, MD. PhD. leads the QT 5 advisory board as Senior Medical Research Advisor. He is a distinguished clinical surgeon, transplantation surgeon and medical researcher and is recognized as one of the World's leading authorities in hepatic science (study relating to the liver). Dr. Makowka has retired from active practice of medicine and is pursuing investment strategies in healthcare and other technology areas. He has successfully served in numerous executive positions. From 1995 to 1997, Dr. Makowka was the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Liver Disease and Treatment Center and Director of the Liver Transplant Program at St. Vincent's Medical Center See also St. Vincent's Medical Center (Bridgeport) for the identically named hospital in Connecticut

St. Vincent's Medical Center is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and follows the mission of the Daughters of Charity in providing for its patients with
 in Los Angeles, CA. Between 1989 and 1995, Dr. Makowka was the Chairman of the Department of Surgery and the Director of Transplantation Services at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a world-renowned hospital located in Los Angeles, California. History
Cedars-Sinai is the result of a merger in 1961 between two major Los Angeles hospitals, Cedars of Lebanon and Mount Sinai Home for the Incurables, with Steve Broidy as
 in Los Angeles, CA. He was also Professor of Surgery at the UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles
UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University)
UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX
 School of Medicine. Beginning in 1985, in Canada, until relocating to Los Angeles in 1989, Dr. Makowka trained under Dr. Thomas Starzl, the pioneer of liver transplantation, and was appointed Associated Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1982, Dr. Makowka began his residency 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, , where in his final year he was appointed Chief Resident of Surgery. Dr. Makowka has performed hundreds of hepatobiliary and liver transplant procedures. Dr. Makowka received his M.D. degree from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1977, and Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Toronto's Department of Pathology in 1979 and 1982. Dr. Makowka has published over 400 articles and chapters in both clinical and basic scientific research and continues to lecture worldwide.

Dr. Howard Wilner, MD has joined the QT 5 Advisory Board as Senior Research Associate. He received his B.A. from Brooklyn College, and his M.D. from New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the  School of Medicine. After Post Graduate Training in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Clinical Pharmacology and completion of Military Service, Dr. Wilner entered the private practice of medicine. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is a non-profit, independent physician organization in the U.S. that certifies physicians who practice in internal medicine and its sub-specialties.  as well as the Subspecialty Board of Nephrology. Dr. Wilner has had a distinguished career in medicine as both a Medical Executive and Practicing Physician. After serving as the Clinical Chief of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, he was the Executive Director of the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center from 1988 through 1997. He remains on the Active Staff of the Hospital and in Private Practice.

Dr. Leandra Even, N.D., A.P.H. will serve as Medical Research Advisor for the Company's Homeopathic Homeopathic
A holistic and natural approach to healthcare.

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 products. She has a B.A. from Washington State University Washington State University, at Pullman; land-grant and state supported; chartered 1890, opened 1892 as an agriculture college. From 1905 to 1959 it was the State College of Washington.  and a B.S. from Bastyr University. Her doctorate in naturopathic medicine is from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year graduate school specializing in alternative medicine. She is licensed as a primary care physician in the state of Washington and as an Advanced Practitioner of Homeopathy homeopathy (hōmēŏp`əthē), system of medicine whose fundamental principle is the law of similars—that like is cured by like.  in the state of Nevada. Dr. Even is a member of the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States,
n.pr an independent organization that works closely with the Food and Drug Administration and other homeopathic groups like the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists and American
 (HPCUS HPCUS Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States (Southeastern, Pennsylvania) ), the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP AAHP American Association of Health Plans
AAHP American Academy of Health Physics
AAHP Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists
AAHP Alabama Association of Health Plans
), and the Nevada Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association (NHIMA NHIMA New Horizons International Music Association
NHIMA Nebraska Health Information Management Association
).

Dr. Marcus Laux, ND will serve as a Medical Research Advisor in the areas of Nutritional Science. He will also serve as Senior Associate Medical Research spokesman for the NICOwater product line. He is a leading authority on science-based natural medicines. Dr. Laux is a licensed naturopathic physician with over a decade of private family practice. He received his doctorate from National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Ptd, OR, where he serves as a clinical professor. Dr. Laux is a leading authority on science-based natural medicines, teaching continuing education seminars internationally for medical doctors and pharmacists. He is former Chief Science Officer for Nutrition for Life, Inc., and currently serves on several scientific Advisory Boards including Phytopharmic Enzymatic Therapy, and Unigen Pharmacia.

David L. Rosen R.Ph. J.D. has been retained as Medical Device and Product Compliance Review Counsel. He is a partner in the Health Law Department in McDermott, Will & Emery's Washington, D.C. office practicing primarily in the areas of health law and food and drug regulation. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Rosen was employed at the F.D.A. for 14 years. While at the F.D.A., Mr. Rosen, who has a pharmacy degree, worked as a consumer safety officer with direct responsibility for evaluation and review of INDs, NDAs and ANDAs. Mr. Rosen earned a bachelor's degree from the School of Pharmacy of the University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut is the State of Connecticut's land-grant university. It was founded in 1881 and serves more than 27,000 students on its six campuses, including more than 9,000 graduate students in multiple programs.

UConn's main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut.
 in 1978. He received his law degree from the Columbus School of Law The Columbus School of Law is the law school of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1897. Today the school is home to hundreds of students from across the nation and from all walks of life.  of Catholic University of America Catholic University of America, at Washington, D.C.; the national university of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States; coeducational; founded 1887 and opened 1889.  in 1991. He is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). .

William Owen will serve as QT 5's Government Contracts Consultant and Lobbyist. Mr. Owen first became involved in Washington lobbying for A&E in 1993 working with a national healthcare physicians' association to amend the Health Care Reform Bill of 1994. Mr. Owen, a former Tennessee State Senator, served a total of 12 years in the Tennessee General Assembly The Tennessee General Assembly is the formal name of the legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Organization
Constitutional structure
According to the Tennessee State Constitution of 1870, the General Assembly is a bicameral legislature and consists of a
. During these years of public service, he was secretary of the Senate's Transportation Committee, vice chairman of the Education Committee, and vice chairman of the Majority Caucus. He was also an active member of the Southern Legislative Conference's Transportation Committee and the National Conference of State Legislature's Communications and Transportation Committee. Mr. Owen currently serves on the Democratic National Committee and the Tennessee State Democratic Executive Committee. He is vice chairman of the Finance Committee. For the past six years he has co-hosted and produced Democratic TeleVision, a monthly CATV program.

About QT 5, Inc.

QT 5, Inc. (OTCBB:QTFV) was formed to be a developer, distributor, and marketer of Bio-Med testing and Nutraceutical Beverage products. QT 5, Inc. is continuing its clinical research and development of future products for lifestyle enhancements. QT 5, Inc. is headquartered in Westlake Village, California Westlake Village is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, USA. The population was 8,368 at the 2000 census. This city located in the Conejo Valley is known for its affluence and secluded character, and is considered one of the wealthier communities in the Greater Los . For more information please visit: www.qt-5.com.

About NICOWater

NICOWater(TM) is a water based nicotine product to provide "Adult Smokers an Alternative to Smoking." This product is covered under a U.S. Patent. NICOWater(TM) is not intended for use as a smoking cessation product. The company believes that current labeling and materials are in full compliance with the marketing standards in which it intends to sell.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release that are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, management's plans and objectives for future operations, and management's assessment of market factors, constitute forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, regulatory risks, the lack of acceptance of the Company's products by its customers and prospects, the inability to secure the necessary product sales and the inability to obtain necessary substantial additional capital to manufacture and market its product and otherwise implement its business plan and other risks detailed in QT 5's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which may be accessed through the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov. In each case, actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. QT 5 does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results (expressed or modified) will not be realized.
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