Toronto, ON, Nov. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALGAE DYNAMICS CORP (OTC: ADYNF) (the "Company"), a developer of unique health products utilizing cannabis and algae oils, today announced that it has secured a US$250,000 investment from Teewinot Life Sciences Corporation (“Teewinot”). Teewinot is a leader in the development of biosynthetic cannabinoids that have the identical chemical structure of cannabinoids found in the Cannabis plant. The Company intends to use the funds for its research programs with The University of Waterloo and University of Western Ontario, that have been announced previously, as well as for general & administrative expenses and compliance.
Paul Ramsay, the Company’s Chairman and President said, “These funds will allow us to continue our important university research programs and provide resources to move forward at an accelerated pace. We believe this new relationship with Teewinot will provide strategic value that will provide long term benefits for all of our key stakeholders”.
Jeffrey M. Korentur, President and CEO of Teewinot, commented, “We’re delighted to make this investment in Algae Dynamics. Their research, along with that of their collaboration partners, appears poised to make important discoveries across a variety of indications.”
About Teewinot Life Sciences Corporation
Teewinot Life Sciences Corporation is an international cannabinoid biotechnology company focused on advanced pharmaceutical research and nutraceutical product development. Teewinot is a leader in the formulation, manufacturing, and delivery of products containing cannabinoids, cannabinoid prodrugs, and cannabinoid analogs. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and subsidiaries in Ireland and Canada, Teewinot's global proprietary technology and intellectual property portfolio represents a breakthrough in creating safe and standardized cannabinoids for diverse consumer markets. For more information, please visit www.tlscorp.com or follow us on Twitter (@teewinot_corp).
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About Algae Dynamics Corp
ADC is engaged in the development of unique health products that utilize cannabis and algae oils. We have engaged two Canadian Universities to provide research and to develop products that combine the significant health benefits of Omega-3s derived from algae oil and extracts from cannabis oil. Our research is focused on the development of these oils for the potential reduction of certain types of cancer cells, and the use of cannabis derivatives for the development of novel pharmacotherapies for mental health.
For more information, visit http://www.algaedynamics.com
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