MANCHESTER, N.H., July 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Management of QED Connect, Inc. (OTC Pink:QEDN) today announced that Emerald Med Farms will be complimenting the management team, with the addition of Mr. Thomas Szabo, PHD. In April 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Emerald Med Farms, Inc., a California based medical marijuana company. He brings his extensive research experience in biotech, pharmaceutical industry, and academia in the synthesis of small molecule libraries, nucleoside and nucleotide chemistry, solution- and solid-phase structural characterizations, assay development, characterization by NMR/MS, medicinal chemistry, automated prep-LCMS, SAR.
Mr. Szabo received a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Stockholm University. He was a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the development of methods for modular assembly of molecular capsules at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Szabo also did Postdoctoral Research for the design, synthesis, and structural studies of self-assembling molecules at Scripps Research Institute, Lo Jolla CA.
Mr. Szabo commented, "I am very excited to be involved in the medical marijuana industry during its early stages of development. I believe that we will be able to improve the quality of the product for the user and improve the yield of the crops. As the industry matures and increased regulations are enacted it will be important to be able to control the growing cycle to assure we meet or exceed these standards."
Mr. Steven Amano, GM and VP of Operations for Emerald Med Farms, added, "With the addition of Thomas, we will have a solid team to assist us in executing our plan to be a major supplier. Emerald Med Farms plans to develop a state-of-the-art facility which will utilize multi-state experience and proven methods to produce the highest of quality medical cannabis. It is our intention to be a leader providing improved products as this industry becomes a major component of the medical industry."
About QED Connect, Inc.
QED Connect, Inc. is a holding company which makes acquisitions, investments, and enters into strategic business partnerships. The Company works with organizations that are looking for capital, management assistance, or help in reaching their target markets to realize their true potential. QED acquired StockProfile.com. In April 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire Emerald Med Farms, Inc., a California based medical marijuana company. www.emeraldmedfarms.com . QED's business model helps to achieve its goals by expanding its overall revenue and profits potential through multiple market segments. www.qedconnect.com
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