SensiGen LLC, an Ann Arbor, Michigan biotechnology company focused on developing proprietary gene-based molecular diagnostics announced today the appointment of George G. Smith III to the post of Senior Vice President for Corporate Development. Mr. Smith will report directly to Shawn M. Marcell, President and Chief Executive Officer of SensiGen.

Mr. Smith comes to SensiGen after a 20 year career at Accenture, where he was the partner in charge of the North American strategy consulting division of the firm's $500 million Life Sciences practice. Mr. Smith brings to SensiGen more than 25 years experience in developing business and product strategies for major global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical products companies. "George's extensive strategic planning and product commercialization experience across all aspects of the Life Sciences industry will be of great value as we bring our products to market in the coming months," comments Mr. Marcell. "We are thrilled to have him join us."

Most recently, Mr. Smith was a senior executive at Philadelphia's University City Science Center ("Science Center") in Philadelphia where he was responsible for helping start-up companies develop business plans and product commercialization strategies. He will continue to act as an advisor to the Science Center and its portfolio companies on a part-time basis.

"SensiGen has a proven blockbuster technology that has the potential to achieve dramatic breakthroughs in patient care and cost-effectiveness in the global healthcare system," said Smith. "I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the team that will bring this promising new technology to the world market place."

Smith is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Physics. He also holds an MBA in Operations Research and Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

About SensiGen, LLC:
SensiGen was funded with an award from the Michigan Technology Tri-Corridor, a program administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Michigan's Technology Tri-Corridor fosters growth in advanced automotive technologies, homeland security and life science industries through funding and resource collaboration, focusing on emerging technology sectors. Winners of the competitive, peer-reviewed process include researchers at Michigan public universities and entrepreneurs working to commercialize technology-based products that have potential to enhance and extend the lives of the citizens of Michigan and people throughout the world.