VirtualScopics Reports Dr. Mostafa Analoui Elected Chairman of the Board

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VirtualScopics, Inc. (NASDAQ:  VSCP), a leading provider of quantitative imaging, today announced that Dr. Mostafa Analoui was elected chairman of the board.  Dr. Analoui has served as a board member for five years and is currently the Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences Division at the Livingston Group in New York City. Prior to that, Dr. Analoui was a Senior Director and the Groton/New London Site Head for Global Clinical Technology at Pfizer Global Research and Development from 2001 through February 2008, where he led the platform technology mission for the clinical development and commercial division in areas including the medical imaging, diagnostics computational medicine, knowledge management and non-invasive measurement monitoring.

"VirtualScopics is a major player in the imaging CRO market, built around unique and broad tools, processes, and talents to address significant needs in clinical trials for therapeutics and medical devices.  I am excited and honored to be trusted by my colleagues to lead the board as the company goes through a critical path to recovery and planning for strong growth in our core business," said Dr. Analoui. He further stated, "In recognition of company's recent decline in revenue and slow progress in the personalized medicine initiative, the board recently created a task force to review and offer recommendations for our business lines, as well as improvements in board governance. The Board has received and endorsed recommendations from the task force and intends to be actively engaged in the development of the strategic plans and the implementation of these recommendations."

Dr. Analoui expressed his appreciation to outgoing Board Chair Robert Klimasewski, saying, "Bob has been an integral part of VirtualScopics for several years, serving as CEO and on the Board of Directors, including as Chairman of the Board since 2007. His continued participation on the Board will further add to his contributions to the company."

In addition, the company received authorization from the stockholders at the annual meeting on August 13, 2013, to effectuate a reverse stock split. The reverse stock split is intended to help the company regain compliance with the minimum $1 bid price per share requirement for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market.  The Company is planning to affect the reverse stock split in the near future.    

About VirtualScopics, Inc.
VirtualScopics, Inc. is a leading provider of imaging solutions to accelerate drug and medical device development.  VirtualScopics has developed a robust software platform for analysis and modeling of both structural and functional medical images.  In combination with VirtualScopics' industry-leading experience and expertise in advanced imaging biomarker measurement, this platform provides a uniquely clear window into the biological activity of drugs and devices in clinical trial patients, allowing sponsors to make better decisions faster.  For more information about VirtualScopics, visit www.virtualscopics.com.

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SOURCE VirtualScopics, Inc.

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