Communications
Kinexus is striving to be a world leader in development and application of proteomics and bioinformatics for the discovery of novel diagnostics and therapeutics based on leading-edge knowledge of cellular communication systems. To this end, we have created a unique business model where our clients are
also our valued partners in the common pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of human health. Our shareholders are not only seeking a financial return on their investment, but they also want their investment to foster the development of personalized medicine to reduce disease and improve human wellfare.
Press Releases
Press Releases
2010 Press Releases
February 8, 2010 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation announced the commercial release of its novel Protein Kinase Microarray with 200 recombinant human protein kinases for screening.
The microarray has wide utility including applications for drug target counter screening, to identify novel kinase substrates, establish kinase antibody specificities, and for the discovery and testing of protein kinase-protein and protein kinase-compound interactions.
The microarray has wide utility including applications for drug target counter screening, to identify novel kinase substrates, establish kinase antibody specificities, and for the discovery and testing of protein kinase-protein and protein kinase-compound interactions.
February 8, 2010 - Kinexus adds a Kinase Inhibitor Compound Profiling Service (KICP) to its service portfolio.
This new service is designed to assist researchers in ascertaining the specificity of lead compounds and their mechanisms of action for the selection of better drug candidates for clinical testing.
This new service is designed to assist researchers in ascertaining the specificity of lead compounds and their mechanisms of action for the selection of better drug candidates for clinical testing.
2007 Press Releases
November 13, 2007 - Kinexus a Finalist for the "Red Herring 100 Global" Award 2007
The Most Promising Private Technology Ventures in the World to be Celebrated at Event in Seattle, Washington
The Most Promising Private Technology Ventures in the World to be Celebrated at Event in Seattle, Washington
October 26, 2007 - New Kinexus Website with Technical & Educational Resources for Cell Signalling Research
New Knowledge Based Website for Biomedical Research
New Knowledge Based Website for Biomedical Research
2006 Press Releases
November 13, 2007 - Kinexus a Finalist for the "Red Herring 100 Global" Award 2007
The Most Promising Private Technology Ventures in the World to be Celebrated at Event in Seattle, Washington
The Most Promising Private Technology Ventures in the World to be Celebrated at Event in Seattle, Washington
October 26, 2007 - New Kinexus Website with Technical & Educational Resources for Cell Signalling Research
New Knowledge Based Website for Biomedical Research
New Knowledge Based Website for Biomedical Research
2005 Press Releases
November 16, 2005 - Kinexus Announces Launch of KiNET Functional Proteomics Database
Proprietary Cell Signaling Database Designed with Bioinformatics Capabilities
Proprietary Cell Signaling Database Designed with Bioinformatics Capabilities
July 21, 2005 - Kinexus Announces Six New Phospho-Site Profiling Services
Kinetworks™ Phosphoprotein Services Designed for Drug Discovery
Kinetworks™ Phosphoprotein Services Designed for Drug Discovery
August 04, 2005 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Announces the Appointment of Two New Directors to its Board
Senior Executives Bring Substantial Expertise and Leadership to the Kinexus Board
Senior Executives Bring Substantial Expertise and Leadership to the Kinexus Board
May 13, 2005 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Honored as a Recipient of Red Herring's Top 100 Private Companies Award
Recognizes 100 Private Companies in North America that Drive the Technology Industry's Future
Recognizes 100 Private Companies in North America that Drive the Technology Industry's Future
2004 Press Releases
December 07, 2004 - Red Herring Selects Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation For Prestigious Red Herring Top 100 Innovators Award
The Award Recognizes 100 Companies That Embody Innovation
The Award Recognizes 100 Companies That Embody Innovation
July 26, 2004 - Kinexus Validates PLK1 as a Cancer Drug Target
Polo-like Kinase-1 Inhibition Blocks B23/nucleophosmin-mediated Centrosome Duplication in Tumour Cells
Polo-like Kinase-1 Inhibition Blocks B23/nucleophosmin-mediated Centrosome Duplication in Tumour Cells
August 10, 2004 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Announces the Appointment of Two New Directors to its Board
Senior Executives Bring Diverse Expertise to the Board of Kinexus
Senior Executives Bring Diverse Expertise to the Board of Kinexus
2003 Press Releases
September 23, 2003 - Kinexus Receives Eligible Business Corporation (EBC) Status
Kinexus Investors can Receive a 30% Refundable Tax Credit
Kinexus Investors can Receive a 30% Refundable Tax Credit
March 11, 2003 - Kinexus Announces the Release of New Cell Cycle Screen
New Kinetworks™ Screen Tracks 30 Proteins Involved in Cell Growth and Proliferation
New Kinetworks™ Screen Tracks 30 Proteins Involved in Cell Growth and Proliferation
July 23, 2003 - Kinexus Announces Two New Phospho-Site Screening Services
Kinetworks™ Phospho-Site Arrays Developed in Collaboration with Biosource International
Kinetworks™ Phospho-Site Arrays Developed in Collaboration with Biosource International
2002 Press Releases
December 16, 2002 - Kinexus Study Reveals Unexpected Changes in Protein Kinase Profiles
Kinexus Study Reveals Profound Changes in Protein Kinase Composition Between Rat and Monkey Tissues as Published on the Science Magazine’s Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment
Kinexus Study Reveals Profound Changes in Protein Kinase Composition Between Rat and Monkey Tissues as Published on the Science Magazine’s Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment
July 01, 2002 - Kinexus Introduces New Apoptosis Protein Profiling Service
Kinetworks™ Screening Service Designed to Improve Discovery Based Research
Kinetworks™ Screening Service Designed to Improve Discovery Based Research
April 16, 2002 - Kinexus Appoints Chief Executive Officer
David W. Turner Named CEO and Director
David W. Turner Named CEO and Director
September 20, 2002 - Kinexus Named a 2002 Venture All Star Company
The Pacific Northwest's Venture Event of the Year Honored Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation as One of the Top Venture-Backed Companies in the Region
The Pacific Northwest's Venture Event of the Year Honored Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation as One of the Top Venture-Backed Companies in the Region
May 06, 2002 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Completes First Stage Equity Financing
Kinexus Raises $0.5 Million from a Syndicate of Investors
Kinexus Raises $0.5 Million from a Syndicate of Investors
January 30, 2002 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Announces the Launch of its Fourth Proteomics Analysis Service
Stress and Heat Shock Protein Screen Available to the Public
Stress and Heat Shock Protein Screen Available to the Public
2001 Press Releases
March 9, 2001 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. and University of British Columbia Discover New Link Between Key Cell Signalling Enzymes
Kinexus Discovers ERK1 and p38 Form of a Previously Unrecognized Complex
Kinexus Discovers ERK1 and p38 Form of a Previously Unrecognized Complex
June 1, 2001 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. Appoints Mr. Lyle Arnason as Director of Sales and Marketing
Former Bayer, Inc. Executive to Oversee Kinetworks™ Screening Service
Former Bayer, Inc. Executive to Oversee Kinetworks™ Screening Service
March 19, 2001 - Mr. Richard Glickman Joins Board of Directors of Kinexus and $0.5 Million Invested by BIRC and Milestone Medica Corporation
Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Appoints a New Director and Completes 2nd Traunche Financing
Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Appoints a New Director and Completes 2nd Traunche Financing
September 20, 2001 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Announces the Launch of a New Website and a New Proteomics Service
Redesigned Website and New Proteomics Screen Available to the Public
Redesigned Website and New Proteomics Screen Available to the Public
2000 Press Releases
June 5, 2000 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Dr. Joseph McDermott as Director of Informatics
Experienced Director to Manage the Bioinformatics and Information Technology Divisions
Experienced Director to Manage the Bioinformatics and Information Technology Divisions
July 1, 2000 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Three new Diretors of the Board
Senior Biotechnology Executives Bring Diverse Expertise to the Board of Kinexus
Senior Biotechnology Executives Bring Diverse Expertise to the Board of Kinexus
August 1, 2000 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. Appoints Mr. Stephen Kimoff as Director of Corporate Relations
New Director Hired to Assist Kinexus in its Strive for Excellence
New Director Hired to Assist Kinexus in its Strive for Excellence
June 23, 2000 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. Completes a $1.165 Million Dollar Financing
Kinexus Receives Seed Financing from a Syndicate of Institutional Investors
Kinexus Receives Seed Financing from a Syndicate of Institutional Investors
July 10, 2000 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. Appoints Mr. Kevin McDuffie as Director of Corporate Development and Mr. Jimmy Wong as Controller
Two Key Players Recently Appointed to the Management Team of Kinexus
Two Key Players Recently Appointed to the Management Team of Kinexus
November 14, 2000 - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corp. Poised to Become a World Leader in Proteomics and Bioinformatics
Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Launches Proteomic Analysis Service
Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation Launches Proteomic Analysis Service
1999 Press Releases
September 1, 1999 - Kinexus Boioinformatics Corp. is pleased to announce the Appointment of Ms. Catherine Sutter as Director of Human Resources
HR Director to Implement Employment Contracts and New Policies for Employees
HR Director to Implement Employment Contracts and New Policies for Employees
Annual Reports
Annual Reports
Kinexus has not released annual reports in previous years. However, we expect to produce an annual report for 2010. If you would like to receive a copy of our next annual report, please send your request to humanresources@kinexus.ca.
Media Articles
Media Articles
Kinexus has provided this list of articles and feature news stories as a convenience but their inclusion does not imply endorsement of the content of these publications by Kinexus. Kinexus has no control over the content of these publications and assumes no responsibility for this third party content.
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2006 Articles
Business Edge News
Mathematics stepping out of the shadows. Graduate student program gives industry a look at discipline’s uses.
June 22, 2006, Vol. 6, No. 13
Article by Nicole Standlund
Mathematics stepping out of the shadows. Graduate student program gives industry a look at discipline’s uses.
June 22, 2006, Vol. 6, No. 13
Article by Nicole Standlund
Future Pharmaceuticals
Kinase profiling: The mysteries unraveled.
2006, Vol. 1, pp 23-25
Interview with Dr. Steven Pelech
Kinase profiling: The mysteries unraveled.
2006, Vol. 1, pp 23-25
Interview with Dr. Steven Pelech
Cool Companies Magazine
It’s all about communication and control.
2006, Vol. 2, pp 44-45
Article by Dr. Steven Pelech
It’s all about communication and control.
2006, Vol. 2, pp 44-45
Article by Dr. Steven Pelech
2005 Articles
The Scientist
Kinase screening services probe signaling pathways.
May 2005, Vol. 19, No. 9, pp 33-34
Article by Lissa Harris
Kinase screening services probe signaling pathways.
May 2005, Vol. 19, No. 9, pp 33-34
Article by Lissa Harris
Drug Discovery News
Public proteomics: Kinexus launches KINET proteomics database.
September 2005
Article by Lisa Espenschade
Public proteomics: Kinexus launches KINET proteomics database.
September 2005
Article by Lisa Espenschade
2002 Articles
National Post
Patently wrong. Canada's billion-dollar drug industry will be at risk if patent laws are eroded
Wednesday, March 6, 2002, Page FP15
Article by Dr. Steven Pelech
Patently wrong. Canada's billion-dollar drug industry will be at risk if patent laws are eroded
Wednesday, March 6, 2002, Page FP15
Article by Dr. Steven Pelech
2001 Articles
The Globe & Mail
The marriage of IT and medicine. Vast computing power is being harnessed to help researchers better understand the mechanisms of disease and develop highly focused drug treatments tailored to patients' genetic makeup.
Tuesday, September 18, 2001, pages H1 and H5
Article by Kevin Marron
The marriage of IT and medicine. Vast computing power is being harnessed to help researchers better understand the mechanisms of disease and develop highly focused drug treatments tailored to patients' genetic makeup.
Tuesday, September 18, 2001, pages H1 and H5
Article by Kevin Marron
The Globe & Mail
A scientist’s sacrilege: Making Money. Research into cell’s key proteins could prove life-saving.
Wednesday, January 3, 2001, page A6
Article by Anne McIlroy
A scientist’s sacrilege: Making Money. Research into cell’s key proteins could prove life-saving.
Wednesday, January 3, 2001, page A6
Article by Anne McIlroy
Biotechnology Focus
In pursuit of the proteome. The proteome mapping game is on.
July/August 2001 Issue, pages 18-20, 37
Article by Dr. Steven Pelech
In pursuit of the proteome. The proteome mapping game is on.
July/August 2001 Issue, pages 18-20, 37
Article by Dr. Steven Pelech
Red Herring
Kinexus tracks cellular conversations. Kinexus Bioinformatics Captures $1.2 Million.
Friday, March 23, 2001
Article by Steve Silverman
Kinexus tracks cellular conversations. Kinexus Bioinformatics Captures $1.2 Million.
Friday, March 23, 2001
Article by Steve Silverman
2000 Articles
The Vancouver Sun
Disease profile system developed by Kinexus Bioinformatics. Company's database tracks enzymes and their targets in cell and tissue specimens.
Wednesday, November 15, 2000, page D4
Article by Rod Nutt
Disease profile system developed by Kinexus Bioinformatics. Company's database tracks enzymes and their targets in cell and tissue specimens.
Wednesday, November 15, 2000, page D4
Article by Rod Nutt
The Globe & Mail
Venture firm set for banner year. Sector still eager to bet on startups despite meltdown in tech stocks.
Monday, October 30, 2000, page B1
Article by Peter Kennedy
Venture firm set for banner year. Sector still eager to bet on startups despite meltdown in tech stocks.
Monday, October 30, 2000, page B1
Article by Peter Kennedy
The Vacouver Province
Disease "snapshot". Vancouver Company first in the world to offer a commercial protein-screening process to treat diseases.
Wednesday, November 15, 2000, page A39
Article by Ashley Ford
Disease "snapshot". Vancouver Company first in the world to offer a commercial protein-screening process to treat diseases.
Wednesday, November 15, 2000, page A39
Article by Ashley Ford