Photogen

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Pho´to`gen

(Chem.) A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene. It is obtained by distilling coal, paraffin, etc., and is used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

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In this mode, she effortlessly takes us from explosive magnesium and its alternative 'photogen', through the progressive advances from flashbulb to flashcube to electronic flash.

From illumination to irritation

Prior to joining Provectus, Scott was a senior member of the Photogen management team from 1997 to 2002, including serving as Photogen's chief operating officer from 1999 to 2002, as a director of Photogen from 1997 to 2000, and as interim CEO for a period in 2000.

Provectus Biopharmaceuticals' board terminates Peter Culpepper as Interim CEO and COO

"We are very excited about this acquisition," said Taffy Williams, Ph.D., president and CEO of Photogen. "Imagent fits well with our strategy to build a franchise in cardiovascular imaging.

PHOTOGEN ACQUIRES ALLIANCE PHARMACEUTICAL'S IMAGING ASSETS

Craig Dees is vice president for research and development for Photogen, L.L.C.

Conquering Cancer: An Alternate View

(LAJ607) TAFFY WILLIAMS, CEO of PHOTOGEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (PHGN), describes the company's business and its background; prospects for the industry, with positive and negative trends; competitive threats; strategic opportunities for the firm including its marketing plans and acquisition potential; management strength and organization; and the financial prospects of the firm looking forward.