GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 19, 2021 04:10PM EST

January 19, 2021

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTGM) (HTG), a life science company whose mission is to advance precision medicine, today announced that Timothy (TJ) B. Johnson has resigned his positions as Executive Chairman and a member of HTGs Board of Directors. Ann F. Hanham, Ph.D. will remain as Lead Independent Director.

Mr. Johnson has served as HTGs Executive Chairman since March 31, 2019 and as a member of the Companys Board of Directors since January 2008. Mr. Johnson previously served as the Companys Chief Executive Officer from January 2008 until his transition to Executive Chairman in March 2019.

TJ has been a cornerstone of HTG since 2008. During this time, he has been a passionate advocate for HTG and its mission to advance precision medicine, said Mr. Lubniewski. We are grateful for the valuable contributions TJ made to HTG over the years and wish him continued success.

AboutHTG:HTG is focused on NGS-based molecular profiling. The Companys proprietary HTG EdgeSeq technology automates complex, highly multiplexed molecular profiling from solid and liquid samples, even when limited in amount. HTGs customers use its technology to identify biomarkers important for precision medicine, to understand the clinical relevance of these discoveries, and ultimately to identify treatment options. Its mission is to empower precision medicine.

Contact:Ashley R. RobinsonPhone: (617) 430-7577Email:arr@lifesciadvisors.com