DNAprint Genomics (DNAG)

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Speaking of old news, DNAG is supposedly working on a kit form of DNAWitness to be introduced first quarter 2006:

http://www.dnaprint.com/welcome/press/press_recent/2005/february_23/

We know that they previously acquired TraceGenetics as a headquarters for their forensic operations. But, even if police run DNA analysis in their own labs using DNAPrint kits, it will still require an internet based business solution to securely transmit the relevant data to DNAPrint servers where it can be converted to a result. From the PR:

"...Proprietary on-line software systems provided by DNAPrint(™) are expected to enable investigators to interpret their results and relate them to the likely anthropometric (physical) features of a would-be suspect by referencing DNA samples to DNAPrint's proprietary ancestry databases..."

I wonder how they are going to do that? Perhaps Rebecca Young?

Rebecca Young
Director of Business Development

Ms. Young began her career in the banking industry. She started one of the industy’s first affinity bankcard division launching VISA and MasterCard co-branded programs with Amoco Oil, John Hancock Insurance and AT&T resulting in a half of a million accounts in 24 months.

In 1992, Ms Young took her marketing/ sales skills to technology clients. As VP of Call Center Management for Zacson Corporation, she established outsourced operations centers for IBM, ROLM, Pacific Bell, and Sun Microsystems. In 1994, Ms. Young became VP of Marketing for Premenos Corporation, an eCommerce company and market leader in transaction management software for the mid-range market supporting several industries but with a special focus in Retail. In addition to multiple marketing communications responsibilities, she formalized Premenos’ product marketing function and supervised the launch of the first Internet security middleware software. She supported the IPO roadshow which resulted in raising $70+ M. After Harbinger corporation purchased Premenos, she was promoted to VP of Industry Solutions / Vertical Markets for Harbinger Corporation, an eCommerce company serving 44,000 customers worldwide. Her team launched two successful Internet portals for the automotive and grocery industries.

After years of supporting Global 1000 companies and their need to do transactions with their supply chains more efficiently, Ms.Young left Harbinger and, with her partner Arun Shrestha, built iApex, a global ASP gateway for business transaction management. Rebecca was the Chief Operations Officer. In 2001, the technology was sold to another company and Rebecca began providing marketing strategy and business development plans to NTS.

And where is Rebecca Young located?

Just a thought...

BTW, do you suppose that an obviously "sharp", accomplished woman such as this would throw in with a loser at this point in her career? I can't imagine she would...

Later,
W2P