Tetra Bio-Pharma Strengthens its Board with the Appointment of Dr. Bill Cheliak


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 30, 2017) - Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. ("Tetra" or the "Company") (CSE:TBP)(CSE:TBP.CN)(CNSX:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF), today announced that it has appointed Dr. W.M. (Bill) Cheliak to the Board of Directors effective immediately.

Dr. Cheliak is CEO of Panag Pharma, a Canadian based bio-tech company focused on the development of novel cannabinoid based formulations for the treatment of pain and inflammation. Dr. Cheliak has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur having helped establish companies in a wide variety of life science fields, including vaccines, human genetics, oncology, neurology and anti-infective drug development and CRO services. He brings extensive deal making experience with the pharmaceutical industry. He currently serves as a Director for Solarvest (SVS). Dr. Cheliak is Vice Chair of the Government of Canada's Networks Centres Excellence (NCE) Standing Selection Committee and Chair of the NCE Monitoring Committee.

"We are most pleased to welcome Dr. Cheliak to the board as we are focused on building Tetra as a leading bio-pharmaceutical organization," said Andre Rancourt, Chairman and CEO of Tetra Bio-Pharma. "As Tetra is now completely focused on becoming a global leader in pharmaceutical cannabis, Dr. Cheliak's strong pharmaceutical background, knowledge and extensive networks will support the Company in the execution of its business plan."

About Tetra Bio Pharma:

Tetra Bio Pharma is a multi subsidiary publicly traded company (CSE:TBP)(CSE:TBP.CN)(CNSX:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) engaged in the development of Bio Pharmaceuticals and Natural Health Products containing Cannabis and other medicinal plant based elements.

Tetra Bio Pharma is focused on combining the traditional methods of medicinal cannabis use with the supporting scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators physicians and insurance companies. More information is available about the company at: www.tetrabiopharma.com.

The Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for its adequacy or accuracy.

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Contact Information:

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Edward Miller
Vice President, IR & Corporate Communications
edward@tetrabiopharma.com
(514) 360-8040 Ext. 203