Bio-Gene Technology Limited announced key additions to its advisory and management teams. Professor Catherine Hill has been appointed as the founding member of the company's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Professor Hill was appointed to the faculty at Purdue University, Indiana, U.S.A. in 2003 and leads an internationally recognised research program focused on the control of mosquitoes and ticks that transmit diseases to humans and animals. She was appointed to the position of Showalter Faculty Scholar in 2013. In addition, she holds the position of adjunct professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia. In addition, Bio-Gene confirms that Mr. Peter May (B. App. Sc. (Rural Technology) (Hons.), MBA, GAICD, FIML) has been appointed to the role of Executive Director, Research and Development. Mr. May's career has included more than 20 years of experience in the Australian and international crop protection market with companies including Orica and Crop Care Australasia (now part of Nufarm). He also founded Xavca Pty Ltd. in 2001 to provide market and consultancy services to companies such as Syngenta and Sorex (now part of BASF). In his role with Bio-Gene, Mr. May will oversee all of the scientific research undertaken by the research organizations contracted by Bio-Gene to assist in the assessment of its two lead molecules FlavocideTM and QcideTM.