UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 15, 2006
BIONOVO, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction if incorporation)
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000-50073 87-0576481
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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5858 Horton Street, Suite 375, Emeryville, California 94608
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(510) 601-2000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
(d) On March 15, 2006, we announced the election of Frances W. Preston to our
Board of Directors, effective as of March 15, 2006. The Board of Directors
expects to name Ms. Preston to its Audit Committee.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Bionovo, Inc. issued on March 15, 2006.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BIONOVO, INC.
Date: March 15, 2006 By: /s/ James P. Stapleton
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James P. Stapleton
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Bionovo, Inc. issued on March 15, 2006.
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