Technology Administration
For Immediate Release     August 7, 2007	Contacts:	Marjorie.Weisskohl@technology.gov 202-482-0149

Texas Biotechnology Company to Receive “Recognition of Excellence in Innovation” Certificate from Commerce Department

Resonant Sensors Incorporated to be Recognized for Inventing New Biosensors to
Improve, Simplify, and Expedite Drug Discovery, Save Time and Money

Washington - (Aug. 7) Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology Robert Cresanti will present a “Recognition of Excellence in Innovation” certificate to Resonant Sensors Incorporated (RSI) of Arlington, Texas at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on August 9. U.S. Representative Joe Barton also will attend the presentation.

Chief Executive Officer/Founder Debra Wawro, along with Chief Technology Officer/Founder Robert Magnusson, will be recognized for pioneering a new optical sensor technology that can monitor biochemical reactions in real time, with outstanding accuracy and without the need for chemical tags. This differentiating technology will provide new tools for the biosensor market that will dramatically reduce the cost and development time of pharmaceutical and medical products. RSI’s advances have been strengthened by three Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from the National Science Foundation, and one from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund.

The Commerce Department Technology Administration’s certificate recognizes local and regional innovators who have introduced a new product or service into the market during the last 12 months, utilized a new manufacturing process within the last 12 months, or received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office within the last 12 months.

The primary mission of the Technology Administration (TA) is to maximize the competitiveness and innovation of the U.S. technology industry and its contribution to America’s economic growth and global leadership. For more information, visit the home page at www.technology.gov.

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