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A New Concept in Pathogen Inactivation INTRODUCTION BY GCI RESEARCH, INC. AUGUST 2015

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A New Concept in Pathogen InactivationINTRODUCTION BY GCI RESEARCH, INC.AUGUST 2015

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What this brief presentation covers:

•GCI Research, Inc.

• Introduction of the concept

• Invitation to learn more

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GCI Research, Inc.WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO, AREAS OF EXPERTISE, PRINCIPAL

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What we do We help firms identify and establish mutually-beneficial strategic alliances and development partnerships that meet the needs of the parties involved.

Who we are

GCI Research is a boutique strategic planning, business development, and market research consultancy.

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Areas of GCI’s Expertise and Experience in Healthcare

Areas of Expertise Product Areas 30+ Countries

Accountable careAdvertising effectivenessCompetitor analysisConcept testingCustomer relations measurementGroup purchasing analysisHospital/group potential analysisManaged careMarket segmentation analysisMarket share & trends analysisMedia selectionNew product development & evaluationResource allocationResults trackingSearch engine optimizationStrategic planningSWOT analysis…among others

AdhesivesAnesthesiologyAngiography/ angioplastyBlood pressure monitoringBiopsies, cancer detection/diagnosisCardiologyChest drainageCritical/intensive careElectrocardiographyElectrosurgeryInfection controlInterventional radiologyObstetrics/gynecologyOrthopedicsPain managementPlastic surgeryProstate managementRespiratory careTemperature monitoringUrologyWound management…among others

ArgentinaBrazilCanadaCaribbeanChinaDenmarkEnglandFranceGermanyHollandHong KongIndonesiaIsraelItalyJapanKoreaMalaysiaMexicoPhilippinesRussiaUkraineUnited States…among others

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Robert Dunford, Principal

• Business development manager, marketing director and senior analyst in five, market-share leading, Fortune-15 and smaller firms.

• Directed Voice of the Customer loyalty programs in the 37 business units of the $4 billion MPT Division of the Fortune-15 McKesson Company.

• Directed business development, market research, and marketing communications in the $400 million, Georgia-based Corporate Group of C.R. Bard, Inc.

• Created and directed marketing research, corporate planning, and business development functions of the $32 million NDM Division of Baxter International

• Fluent in Spanish, BA in Marketing, MBA from the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business.

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Introduction of the ConceptWHAT IT IS, WHAT IT DOES, WHAT IT DOESN’T DO, HOW IT WORKS

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What it isThis is a new, patented technology for destroying blood pathogens, sterilizing blood and possibly plasma. It is FDA-approved for other medical applications.

What it DoesWithout actually contacting the blood or plasma, this new concept delivers pressure shockwaves to destroy blood pathogens. Applying this technology could bring a significant increase in the supply of blood and plasma world-wide and significantly reduce the impact of viruses such as Hep C.

What it Doesn’t DoThis non-invasive technology does not use chemicals or radioactive materials and does not produce heat.

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o Dimensional differences among blood cells, bacteria and viruses, which make the thinner bacterium/virus membrane easier to be breached by shock waves.

o Structural differences that cause membranes for bacteria and viruses to be harder, when compared to very flexible membranes of blood cells.

o High sensitivity to sudden pressures changes (shock waves) for bacteria membranes that affects their mechanotransduction.

How it WorksFocused shock waves cause selective destruction of bacterium and virus membranes through:

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The characteristics of focused shock waves include:

How it Works (cont.)

• Compressive pressure 1,000 times ultrasound magnitude

• Extremely rapid rise time

• Negative pressure causing cavitation

• Transient sonoluminescence

• Transient/localized high heat

• Total duration of 5 to 8 µs.

• Dosage (number of shocks, energy setting and frequency) is key for success

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We Invite You to Learn MoreCONTACT INFORMATION

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For more information contact:Robert R. Dunford, Managing DirectorGCI Research, Inc.396 Eagle Tiff Dr.Sugar Hill, GA 30518 U.S.A.• Call us at 678-288-9612 (office), 770-624-6924 (cell)• Write us at [email protected]• Learn more about what we do at

www.gciresearch.com• Read what others say at

www.linkedin.com/in/robdunford