deCODE genetics, Inc. To Webcast Presentation At C.E. Unterberg Life Sciences Conference

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- deCODE genetics today announced that its presentation at the C.E. Unterberg, Towbin Life Sciences Conference on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, will be webcast live. The presentation will be delivered at 10am Eastern Time/3pm GMT at the Palace Hotel in New York.

The webcast can be accessed through the Investors page on deCODE’s website, www.decode.com. 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 is global leader in applying human genetics to develop drugs for common diseases. Our population approach has enabled us to discover and target key biological pathways involved in conditions ranging from heart attack to cancer. We are turning these discoveries into new medicine to better treat and prevent many of the biggest challenges to public health. deCODE is delivering on the promise of the new genetics.(SM) Visit us on the web at www.decode.com.

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

deCODE genetics

CONTACT: Stefan Arnason of deCODE genetics, +1-354-570-1995, ir@decode.is

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