REYKJAVIK, ICELAND, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -. deCODE genetics today announced that it will host live webcasts of its presentations at the upcoming Lazard Capital Markets Third Annual Life Sciences Conference and the Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference, both to be held in New York City. deCODE management will present at the Lazard conference at the New York Palace Hotel on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 11am EST/ 4pm GMT. The company’s presentation at the Piper Jaffray conference at The Pierre Hotel will be delivered on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at 11:30am EST/4:30pm GMT.
The webcasts can be accessed through the Investors page on deCODE’s website, http://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 and diagnostics 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 http://www.decode.com.
Contact: deCODE genetics Stefan Arnason +354 570 1995 ir@decode.is
deCODE genetics
CONTACT: Stefan Arnason of deCODE genetics, +354-570-1995, ir@decode.is
Web site: http://www.decode.com/
