5 February 2003

ChemOvation announces the appointment of a new Business Development Manager

Dr Hashim Javaid has joined ChemOvation's commercial team as Business Development Manager. In his new role, Hashim will be responsible for developing new projects with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. He has a strong background in the drug discovery process with extensive experience gained within the pharmaceutical industry and contract research organisations including GlaxoSmithKline and Oxford Asymmetry International.

ChemOvation Ltd

ChemOvation is a leading provider of drug discovery services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector. It provides a fully integrated service specialising in:

· Medicinal chemistry
· Organic chemistry
· Computational chemistry
· Screening
· ADME and early Toxicology

ChemOvation offers clients a wealth of scientific knowledge and expertise to ensure success in their drug discovery projects. Whether it's for lead optimisation, hit expansion or custom synthesis, ChemOvation provides the complete outsourcing solution for drug discovery projects.

Further Information:

Dr Keith Menear

ChemOvation Ltd
Foundry Lane
Horsham
West Sussex, RH13 5PX
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1403 248844
Fax +44 (0)1403 248855
Email:keith.menear@chemovation.com