Exiqon A/S
Press release Exiqon Announces 2012 Grant Program for MicroRNA Research

Exiqon A/S (NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen: "EXQ"), a leading supplier of high-value products for gene expression analysis, today announced the launch of its 2012 global research grant program, open to researchers from academic and non-profit institutions.

"We are proud to offer our continued support to microRNA researchers around the world. With our grant program we give customers access to our world leading products and services and new groundbreaking discoveries regarding the role of microRNAs in developmental and pathological pathways", said Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Dr. Henrik Pfundheller.

The Exiqon Grant Program has been established with an internal seed funding of $40,000 / €30,000 from which awards will be given to researchers to drive projects enhancing the understanding of how microRNA expression and function relates to normal cellular development, and/or disease-related cellular pathways.

Recipients may use Exiqon Grant Program awards for the purchase of any Exiqon microRNA product or service. Exiqon offers a complete product line for microRNA investigation, including products for RNA isolation, microRNA profiling (Microarray and qPCR), microRNA detection (qPCR, Northern blotting, in situ hybridization), and microRNA Functional studies (Inhibitors, target site blockers). Exiqon also offers microRNA profiling services for both microarray and qPCR analysis, complete with full sample QC and customized data analysis and reporting.

Researchers are invited to submit an abstract, describing their research area, project goals, and proposed workflow (including products or services needed) no later than Tuesday, 31st January 2012. Award conveyance through the Exiqon Grant Program does not influence, and is not influenced by, any other existing or potential sources of project funding.

Applications should be submitted electronically via the Grant Program webpage, http://www.exiqon.com/grants.th February 2012.

Additional information:

Additional information is available through Exiqon representatives located across North America and Europe. Interested parties are also invited to contact Exiqon at 1-888-647-2879 (U.S.) or +45 4566 0888 (EU).

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