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GeneNews receives ISO 13485 accreditation

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 General News
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TORONTO, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - GeneNews Limited (TSX: GEN), acompany focused on developing molecular diagnostic tests derived from a simpleblood sample for the early detection of diseases and personalized healthmanagement, today announced that its Quality Management System, which coversthe design and development of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) test kits used in themanagement of colorectal disease status in a laboratory setting, has met therequirements of the ISO 13485:2003 standard. This certification was obtainedfollowing a successful audit in December 2007 by TUV SUD AMERICA INC.
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"The implementation of our quality management system has established asolid foundation that will facilitate regulatory approval of our products on aglobal basis," said K. Wayne Marshall, MD, PhD, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of GeneNews. "This ISO accreditation reflects our commitment toquality and is an important milestone in the commercialization strategy forour products."
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About GeneNews

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GeneNews is focused on the application of functional genomics to enableearly diagnosis and personalized therapeutic intervention based ondisease-specific biomarkers. The Company has developed a novel approach, theSentinel Principle(TM), to detect and stage virtually any disease or medicalcondition from a simple blood sample. GeneNews is currently applying theSentinel Principle in major areas with unmet clinical needs such as cancer,arthritis, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders. GeneNews' firstproduct in development, ColonSentry, is a convenient and patient-friendlyblood-based biomarker test that can identify the current risk of colorectalcancer. For more information on GeneNews, visit www.genenews.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect theCompany's current expectations regarding future events. The forward-lookingstatements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events could differmaterially from those projected herein. Investors should consult the Company'songoing quarterly filings and annual reports for additional information onrisks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. Thereader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. TheCompany disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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