BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2006--PerkinElmer Inc., (NYSE: PKI - News), a global technology leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced that Dr. Richard Eglen has joined the Company as vice president and general manager, discovery and research reagents for PerkinElmer's Life & Analytical Sciences unit. In this position, Eglen is responsible for developing and executing PerkinElmer's discovery and research reagents business strategy. This will involve growing the business through innovative sales initiatives, aggressive new product development and greater international expansion.
