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November 10 | 2008

Oragene® Selected by Coriell Institute for Medical Research to Collect Samples for Its Pioneering Personalized Medicine Study

DNA Genotek, a leading provider of DNA sample collection products, today announced the use of its Oragene®•DNA product to collect tens of thousands of DNA samples for the Coriell Institute for Medical Research's pioneering personalized medicine project.

October 11 | 2008

Oragene® Enables "Spit for the Cure"™ to Collect Thousands of DNA Samples in One Day for Breast Cancer Research

DNA Genotek, a leading provider of DNA sample collection products, today announced the use of its Oragene® product to collect thousands of DNA samples in a single day during the recent Susan G. Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure® in Little Rock.

December 12 | 2005

The World Economic Forum Announces Ottawa-Based DNA Genotek as Canada's only Technology Pioneer for 2006

The World Economic Forum today announced 36 Technology Pioneers for 2006. DNA Genotek Inc., an Ottawa-based company, has been selected as a 2006 Technology Pioneer. DNA Genotek is the only Canadian company selected for 2006.

May 11 | 2005

DNA Genotek Wins Top 100 Private Companies in North America

Ottawa, Ontario – DNA Genotek announced today that it has been selected as one of Red Herring's Top 100 Private Companies in North America. In the fifteen months that the company has been selling its Oragene•DNA DNA Self-Collection Kit, DNA Genotek has shipped the product to more than 1000 health researchers in 46 countries across the globe. The company attributes its success to "an excellent product, customer focus and devotion, and a rapidly growing market need for easy, reliable, and cost-effective DNA sample collection" said Ian Curry, president and CEO of DNA Genotek.

December 07 | 2004

DNA Genotek Inc. Wins Red Herring's Top 100 Innovators Award

Ottawa, Ontario – Ottawa-based start-up DNA Genotek has captured the attention of Red Herring's editors by changing the way genetic researchers collect DNA. The Top 100 Innovators Award recognizes companies from across the globe that are driving change and innovation in the marketplace. Winners are selected based on their achievements with respect to technology, financing, marketing, sales, service, leadership and strategic thinking.

August 02 | 2004

DNA Genotek Inc. Angel Financing Tops $1.4 Million

Ottawa, Ontario – DNA Genotek Inc., the Ottawa based company that has developed an all-in-one vial for self-collection of DNA from saliva, today announced the completion of an angel financing round totaling over $1.4 million.