BioEnergy International, LLC Acquires Assets of OmniGene Bioprod...(iate enhancement and growth of BioEnergy...)

Dr. Janice Pero, President of OBI, has over 25 years of experience in research management and is an expert in gene regulation, excelling in the genetic engineering and molecular biology of Bacillus and Streptomyces species. Dr. Pero was an Associate Professor at Harvard University, and a founder of BioTechnica International in 1981, before starting OBI in 1995. Dr. Pero received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Harvard University.

Dr. Rog Yocum, Senior Program Director at OBI, is an expert in genetic engineering of biochemical pathways in bacteria and yeast, and genetic engineering of industrial yeasts. Dr. Yocum was a founder of BioTechnica International in 1981 and served as a Program Director before joining OBI as a founding member. Dr. Yocum received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Harvard University.

"We are pleased that OBI's approach, which combines our expertise in genetic engineering with computer-controlled fermentation technology to develop highly productive strains that convert inexpensive sugars into high value specialty products, is completely complementary to BioEnergy's strategic mission," said Dr. Pero. "We are excited to combine our resources in the development of further proprietary technology and strains."

About OBI

OmniGene Bioproducts, Inc. is a privately held biotech company that has been active in the field of metabolic engineering for more than 12 years, with a focus on producing vitamins and amino acids by fermentation from renewable resources. OBI's small but highly productive group of scientists has been responsible for the development of food grade bacteria that produce riboflavin (vitamin B2), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), and the amino acid methionine. In all cases, the organisms and processes developed by OBI's scientists have set records for the highest published titers
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