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ST. LOUIS (September 1, 2010) -- Divergence,
Inc., a leader in the discovery of products for the control of
parasites and other pests in agriculture and medicine, was honored
to be named the recipient of the 2010 Dr. William D. Phillips
Technology Award by the St. Louis County Economic Council. The
award was presented today by St. Louis County Executive Charlie A.
Dooley, Economic Council President and Chief Executive Officer
Denny G. Coleman, and Chairperson Sheila M. Sweeney.
“The Divergence team is doing work that will have a
positive impact on agriculture, human health, and the
environment,” said Derek Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of
Divergence. “We expect our research and development efforts
to generate novel products in the coming years that will increase
grower yield, replace toxic pesticidal chemistry, and improve the
quality of life of people and animals.”
“Divergence is grateful to the St. Louis County not only
for the recognition coming from today’s award but, more
importantly, for the support that the County has provided
Divergence over the years,” said Rapp. “Divergence
benefits from state-of-the-art laboratory, office, and greenhouse
facilities and access to a community of talented scientists and
advisors in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. All of these
assets are essential ingredients of Divergence’s
accomplishments.”
Divergence is located at the Bio-Research & Development
Growth Park on the campus of the Donald Danforth Plant Science
Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
About Divergence:
Divergence, Inc., a world leader in the application of genomics
and informatics to agriculture and infectious disease, discovers
and develops products for the safe and effective control of
parasites. The company’s initial focus is on parasitic
nematodes, devastating unseen pests that cause billions of dollars
in crop loss annually and widespread disease in humans and animals.
For more information visit Divergence’s Web site at www.divergence.com.
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