Plexon Announces East China Normal University Utilizes MAP System for Neural Research into Alzheimer's Disease

Plexon Expands Neurotechnology Product Marketing in China

Dallas, Texas - Plexon Inc. today announced East China Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai has equipped its new Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomics with four of Plexon's Multichannel Acquisition Processor (MAP) Systems for neural signal acquisition and analysis research on Alzheimer's disease. ECNU marks Plexon's first product sale in China and the company plans to continue expanding marketing efforts in the country. The use of Plexon's MAP System allows for the acquisition of neural data, which enables ECNU to further research on the function of genes and their dynamic interactions at the molecular, physiological and behavorial levels and to discover the gene mutation for the early onset of Alzheimer's disease.

"We are pleased East China Normal University will utilize Plexon's MAP System for the acquisition and analysis of neural data for their genetic research in Alzheimer's disease," said Harvey Wiggins, Plexon's founder and president. "East China Normal University's use of our neurotechnology products marks an important milestone for Plexon as it initiates our products' entrance into the neuroscience research market in China. Plexon's MAP System is unique compared to other systems on the market for its 'large channel count' and ability to display data for immediate use."

"Plexon's MAP System was chosen for use at the Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomicsfor its advanced functionality and ease of use in analyzing neural signals from many electrodes simultaneously," stated Dr. Joe Tsien, director of the Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomics at East China Normal University and assistant professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University.

About East China Normal University

East China Normal University (ECNU) established the Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomics in 2002, in Shanghai, China. Brain Functional Genomics presents a new multidisciplinary field that aims to study the function of genes and their dynamical interactions through systematic analyses at molecular, physiological and behavioral levels in both genetically modified and unmodified animals. For more information on the Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomics, please visit www.ecnu.edu.cn/sbg/introductione.htm or for more information on ECNU, please visit www.ecnu.edu.cn/english.

About Plexon
Plexon Inc. provides innovative data acquisition hardware and software for recording and analyzing signals from the brain and nervous system. Based in Dallas, Texas, Plexon supplies tools for basic brain and nervous system communication research, neural biosensors for drug and environmental screening, brain-machine interfaces and neuroprosthetics for the growing neurotechnology industry. For more information about the company and its products, call 214-369-4957 or visit www.plexoninc.com.