Microbix Biosystems Inc. announced that it has appointed Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Hughes as its Chief Operating Officer and that Mrs. Kathryn Froh, its Vice President, Diagnostics is retiring from her full-time role, but will be remaining an employee and will be available to assist with special projects. Ken Hughes has been in the life sciences industry for more than 25 years and has worked as a CEO, senior executive, consultant and corporate director. Prior to his appointment as COO, he was a consultant to Microbix – helping to optimize operational processes and with the ongoing partnering program for Kinlytic urokinase. Ken will fully undertake his new responsibilities in June.