VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - Nov. 7, 2005) - Allon Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:NPC), The Neuro Protection CompanyTM, today announced that it has been chosen as one of Canada's top 10 life science companies by an independent selection jury in the Top 10 Life Science Companies Competition, a national awards program hosted by the Ottawa Life Sciences Council. The jury, comprised of senior venture capitalists from across the US and Canada, is recognizing ten world-class companies that could compete globally and offer the best investment and partnership prospects.