SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2007--Dr. Myron Wentz,
founder, chairman, and CEO of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:
USNA), was honored Monday at a special ceremony in Jerusalem with the
Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life
Sciences.
The Albert Einstein Award, given by Global Capital Associates,
salutes leaders whose vision and commitment have contributed to the
critical advancement of vital life-saving and life-enhancing
technology to benefit mankind. Dr. Wentz received the award in
recognition of his many scientific and charitable endeavors.
"I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name
of Albert Einstein," Dr. Wentz said. "As both an extraordinary
scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves as a great inspiration
for my life's work, helping people lead healthier lives through
nutritional science."
Dr. Wentz is an internationally recognized microbiologist,
immunologist and pioneer in the development of human cell culture
technology and infectious disease diagnoses. In 1974 he launched Gull
Laboratories, which developed groundbreaking viral diagnostic assays,
including the first commercially available test for diagnosing
infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Wentz sold his controlling
interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992 and founded USANA Health
Sciences, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of science-based nutritional
supplements and personal-care products. Most recently, he founded
Sanoviv Medical Institute, a holistic medical facility with full
hospital accreditation located in Baja California. He holds a Ph.D. in
microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah.
Today Dr. Wentz is increasingly focused on his humanitarian and
charitable endeavors, recently founding the Wentz Medical Centre and
Laboratory in Uganda and the Wentz Medical Centre in Cambodia to serve
children in those countries orphaned by diseases such as malaria and
HIV. Dr. Wentz was a recipient of the Children's Champion Award by
Children's Hunger Fund, for which he travels worldwide as a medical
missionary.
While Dr. Wentz' primary focus is on health and disease
prevention, his love for music and appreciation for his undergraduate
alma mater led him to contribute generously to the construction of the
Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College in
Naperville, Ill.
About USANA
USANA develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals,
personal-care, and weight-management products that are sold directly
to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea,
Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
More information on USANA can be found at
http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.
CONTACT:
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.,
Salt Lake City
Dan Macuga, 801-954-7280
dan.macuga@us.usana.com
SOURCE: USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
