MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX:GTG) (Nasdaq:GENE) (“Company”), advises that Dr Malcolm R. Brandon and Mr Grahame Leonard, AM have resigned as directors of the Company with effect from 29 January, 2018.
Resolution 1, the removal of Dr Malcom R. Brandon as Director, and resolution 2, the removal of Mr Grahame Leonard, AM, as Director are accordingly hereby withdrawn as items of business for consideration at the General meeting of Shareholders scheduled to take place at 10.00 am, AEST on 31 January, 2018.
The Company would like to thank Dr Brandon and Mr Leonard for their contributions during their respective periods of appointment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Mr. Eutillio Buccilli
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
Genetic Technologies Limited
+ 61 3 8412 7050
Jason Wong (USA)
Blueprint Life Science Group
+ 1 (415) 375 3340, Ext. 4
About Genetic Technologies Limited
Genetic Technologies is a molecular diagnostics company that offers cancer predictive testing and assessment tools to help physicians proactively manage patient health. The Company’s lead product, BREVAGenplus®, is a clinically validated risk assessment test for non-hereditary breast cancer and is first in its class. BREVAGenplus is designed to facilitate better informed decisions about breast cancer screening and preventive treatment plans, and is directed towards women aged 35 years or above, who have not had breast cancer and have one or more risk factors for developing breast cancer.
The Company markets BREVAGenplus, through its U.S. subsidiary Phenogen Sciences Inc., to healthcare professionals in comprehensive breast health care and imaging centres, as well as to obstetricians/gynaecologists (OBGYNs) and breast cancer risk assessment specialists (such as breast surgeons). For more information, please visit www.brevagenplus.com and www.phenogensciences.com.
Genetic Technologies is developing a pipeline of risk assessment products including a novel colorectal cancer (CRC) test. For more information, please visit www.gtgcorporate.com
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