Exhibit 99 LETTER OF AGREEMENT FROM BERENSON LLP May 13, 2005 Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 11-3 450 5th Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20549 Re: Igene Biotechnology, Inc. File No. 0-15888 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4.02 of the Form 8-K dated May 12, 2005 of Igene Biotechnology, Inc. We agree with such statements made under Item 4.02. Very truly yours, /s/ BERENSON LLP __________________ BERENSON LLP