“We must each do our best to minimize the scourge of birth defects in babies resulting from the Zika virus until a vaccine is discovered,” says Pradeep Yohanne Gupta, CEO of IQ Life Sciences Corporation.  “The first line of defense is information and education, as well as the proper use of Mosquito Repellent by women attempting to become pregnant or those currently pregnant.”

“Our hometown has the perfect conditions to begin local transmission of the virus, including a warm and humid climate that sustains mosquitoes, and a diverse population that frequently travels to Central and South America where mosquito-borne transmission of the Zika virus is well established,” says Gupta.

When asked why IQ Life Sciences Corporation made this donation, Gupta replied, “Helping to prevent fetal malformations caused by the Zika virus is a battle worth fighting.  When the opportunity to help presents itself … we will always step forward.  I invite others to join us by adding to our contribution.”

About IQ Life Sciences Corporation

IQ Life Sciences Corporation is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Houston, Texas, made up of individuals who believe it is their calling, their duty, their responsibility as engineers, scientists, and professionals, and now their singular professional purpose to provide life-improving pharmaceutical and healthcare solutions, free of charge to those in need.

For Immediate Release, 9:00 am EDT, May 2, 2016