deCODE genetics, Inc. To Webcast Presentation At Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) CEO & Investor Conference

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- deCODE genetics will webcast its presentation at the BIO CEO and Investor Conference on Tuesday February 14. The presentation will be delivered at 3pm EST/8pm GMT, in the Astor Salon at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. deCODE CEO Dr. Kari Stefansson will provide an overview of the company's drug development programs and business. Dr. Stefansson is also scheduled to participate in a panel discussion at the conference entitled "Genomics is back," to take place at 3:30pm EST/8:30pm GMT on Wednesday February 15. The conference organizers plan to make available a webcast of this panel discussion a few hours after the event.

The company presentation webcast can be accessed through the Investors page on deCODE's website, http://www.decode.com and will be archived for at least one week. A link to the webcast of the panel discussion will also be posted on the same site. Those interested in listening should log on a few minutes in advance, in order to download any software or complete any sign-in that may be required.

About deCODE

deCODE genetics is a biopharmaceutical company applying its discoveries in human genetics to the development of drugs for common diseases. deCODE is a global leader in gene discovery -- our population approach and resources have enabled us to isolate key genes contributing to major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease to cancer, genes that are providing us with drug targets rooted in the basic biology of disease. deCODE is also leveraging its expertise in human genetics and integrated drug discovery and development capabilities to offer innovative products and services in DNA-based diagnostics, bioinformatics, genotyping, structural biology, drug discovery and clinical development. deCODE is delivering on the promise of the new genetics.(SM) Visit us on the web at http://www.decode.com.

Contact: deCODE genetics Stefan Arnason +354 570 1995 ir@decode.is

CONTACT: Stefan Arnason of deCODE genetics, +354-570-1995, ir@decode.is

Web site: http://www.decode.com/