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ADVISORY/Biomira Inc. Annual General Meeting; Biomira to Highlight Merck KGaA Co-Promotion...

Business Editors/Biotechnology Writers

ADVISORY...For Wednesday, May 23

--(BUSINESS WIRE)



What:     The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders. The
          meeting will conduct the business of the corporation,
          which includes election of the directors


and appointment of the auditors. Discussions will highlight the Biomira/Merck KGaA co-promotion collaborative agreement announced May 3, 2001. The highlights of this agreement coupled with milestones over the past year will be discussed. The President of the Company, Dr. Alex McPherson, will also discuss the vision for moving Biomira forward. When: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. E.S.T. Where: The Toronto Stock Exchange, TSE Conference Centre and Stock Market Place, 130 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario The Annual General Meeting will also be webcast at www.biomira.com. There will be a link on the front page that will take you directly to the webcast. Who: Mr. Eric Baker, Chairman of the Board, Biomira Inc. Dr. Alex McPherson, President and CEO Biomira Inc.

To RSVP or for further information, contact: Bill Wickson, Manager, Public Relations, (780) 490-2818 or toll free 1-877-234-0444 ext. 818 or bwickson@biomira.com

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