KGK Synergize Announces the Addition of Dr. Julie Conquer to the Contract Research Team

London, ON, August 13, 2003 - KGK Synergize is pleased to announce that Dr. Julie Conquer has formally accepted the position of Director of Contract Research Services. Dr. Conquer brings to KGK over 9 years of experience holding a number of research positions at the University of Guelph, most recently the Director of the Human Nutraceutical Research Unit. A seasoned lecturer, Dr. Conquer completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Waterloo and went on to complete her Master of Science at the University of Guelph and her Doctorate at the University of Toronto. Her research interests focus on the use of nutraceuticals, functional foods and botanicals in the prevention and treatment of disease in humans. Ms. Najla Guthrie, President and CEO of KGK Synergize states that "I am delighted about the addition of Dr. Conquer to KGK's team, a world renowned clinical researcher. She brings to KGK a wealth of leading edge clinical research experience, unmatched in the industry." Dr. Conquer will officially join KGK effective September 1, 2003. For additional information contact Kristen Reynolds at (519) 438-9374 or via e-mail to reynolds@kgksynergize.com. KGK Synergize Inc. was founded in 1997 by three scientists associated for many years with the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada. The founding members are Ms. Najla Guthrie, President and CEO, Dr. E.M. Kurowska, Vice-President of Research & Development and the late Dr. K.K. Carroll, formerly the Center's Director and company's Vice President and Senior Scientist. For more information about KGK Synergize visit the website at www.kgksynergize.com.