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Global Green, Inc. Announces Appointment of
Konky Sotomayor, DVM as Chief Scientist
Tallahassee, Fla - August 15, 2012 - Global Green, Inc. (OTCBB:GOGC) today
announced the appointment of Konky Sotomayor, DVM as Chief Scientist of the
Company. Dr. Sotomayor, the developer of Salmogenics, graduated with honors as a
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechny in the Veterinary Medicine Faculty
from the State University of Guayaquil in Ecuador. He attended the prestigious
Lantanisbruk Universitet in Uppsala, Sweden, renowned for their International
Science Program. The program assists countries in strengthening their domestic
research capacity within the chemical, physical and the mathematical sciences.
Dr. Sotomayor, a U.S. citizen, has worked in private laboratory-managing
research and development positions since 1979 including being a principal of
Nutritional Health Institute Laboratories, LLC ("NHIL"). NHIL is Global Green's
research affiliate and majority shareholder. He has extensive experience in
isolation of infectious disease agents and manufacturing of the corresponding
vaccines.
"This appointment recognizes Dr. Sotomayor's key role in developing our
flagship product, Salmogenics. He has both a strong background and an extensive
track record in animal infectious disease research and laboratory diagnostics.
Dr. Sotomayor has been responsible for the discovery of novel drugs and steering
their development from basic science into clinical development. His experience
and R&D leadership will be instrumental as we execute our core strategy and work
to build a pipeline of high value drug discovery and development programs,"
commented Dr. Mehran Ghazvini, Chairman and CEO.
Currently, Dr. Sotomayor will be responsible for research and development of
vaccines to expand Global Green's product portfolio. On August 8 the Company
announced it was initiating advanced trials in quest of a salmonella-free egg.
The purpose of the study is to determine how long a chicken can be protected
against Salmonella after it begins laying eggs.
Global Green, Inc. is a green pharmaceutical company committed to identifying
technology platforms and commercializing products that contain natural organisms
that are not genetically modified, utilizing pharmaceutical standards.
Salmogenics, the Company's flagship product, was developed by Nutritional Health
Institute Laboratories, LLC, a research affiliate and majority shareholder. The
vaccine is currently in the final stage of the USDA approval process. For more
information, visit www.globalgreeninc.org.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Investors are cautioned
that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which
include among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with smaller
reporting companies, including without limitation, other risks detailed from
time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact
Pam Lagano
plagano@globalgreeninc.org
727.480.3082