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The chief executive of medical test-maker Synova Healthcare Group Inc. (SNVH), Stephen E. King, apparently has a thirst for learning in his native Canada. The company says in its proxy filing that King, 42, is a "candidate for an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Brock University." This seems to be the same Brock University of St. Catharines, Ontario -- more than 400 miles north of the company's headquarters in Media -- where King received his bachelors degree in physical education and biology. When he began the business program there and plans to graduate is not clear. Coincidentally or not, Synova's COO and president, David J. Harrison, is also a graduate of Brock's business program. Phillyinc put in calls to Synova and Brock for some details, but no answers yet. Perhaps Synova may benefit from some support of Brock's Boomer the Badger. Stock in the maker of medical and diagnostic tests has hovered around at 60 cents. In the three months ending March 31, the company had a net loss of $3.89 million or 12 cents. Its accumulated deficit is $18.9 million.
- Jonathan Berr