GUARD DOG BRAND DEVELOPMENT TO HELP SELECT PROMISING LIFE SCIENCE COMPANIES

Selection process for the AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 Venture Capital Forum

New York, NY (July 1, 2009) - Camille DeSantis, co-founder and co-president of Guard Dog Brand Development^® (GDBD) has been invited as a life science expert to participate on the panel that will interview the over 20 life science companies selected to advance through the review process for The NYC Investment Fund, New York Biotechnology Association, and Springboard Enterprises Companies selected will present at venture forums in New York City, Silicon Valley, and Madison, WI in the fall.

"GDBD joins active investors and other prominent life science experts on this panel where we will have the opportunity to evaluate up-and-coming life science firms for these sought after venture presentations. It is an honor to participate as a panelist and I look forward to GDBD's continued involvement in the AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 program," stated Ms. DeSantis.