Microbix Biosystems Inc. announced that it has appointed Mr. Cameron Groome as its President and CEO, with Mr. Vaughn Embro-Pantalony retiring from those positions but remaining an executive director working closely with Mr. Groome to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Cameron Groome has been in the life sciences industry for more than 25 years, as a CEO, director, advisor, senior executive, investment banker and equity research analyst. He has been successful in operating, advising, financing and analyzing life sciences companies and has been a member of the board of directors and the audit committee of Microbix for the past five years.

Mr. Groome is also a director of ScarX Therapeutics Corp. (Toronto), Naegis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Vancouver) and a member of the Global Affairs Canada life sciences advisory group (Ottawa).