WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 28, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- QT 5, Inc. (OTCBB:QTFI), manufacturer, distributor and marketer of biomedical products, has named Edna T. Barris as Vice President of Sales for all Diagnostic Products. Edna joins QT 5, Inc. with 30 years of Biomedical experience, focused on the sales and introduction of rapid diagnostic products for the last 22 years.
With a B.S. degree in Biological Science and Animal Science from Kansas State University, and graduate studies in their School of Veterinary Medicine, Edna began her career in research at Lederle Laboratories, where she is published in numerous fields.
Prior to joining QT 5, Inc., Ms. Barris was a significant part of the sales, sales training, and sales specialists' team for over a decade with Monoclonal Antibodies, Inc., later to merge with Quidel Corporation. She was instrumental in bringing rapid diagnostic testing into the hospital and POL marketplace with the first sandwich assay tests for pregnancy, ovulation, and infectious disease.
"We are excited to have her on board," said Steven H. Reder, QT 5, Inc. president. "Edna is very well respected in the medical diagnostic fields and has a very impressive group of existing relationships that have already proven invaluable."
About QT 5, Inc.
QT 5, Inc. is a Delaware corporation formed in April 1999 as a manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Bio-Med testing products. QT 5, Inc. is currently engaged in the development and introduction of Drug Stop, a rapid urinalysis test for drugs of abuse, FDA cleared for professional and over-the-counter use, as well as its Target System(tm) Diagnostic platform that tests for infectious diseases and medical conditions, FDA cleared for professional use only. In addition, the Company markets Xact Aid first-aid products for over-the-counter sales. The company continues to do research and development regarding future products for lifestyle enhancements. QT 5, Inc. is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. For more information on the Company please visit: www.qt5inc.com
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