SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- diaDexus, Inc. (OTCQB:DDXS), a company developing and commercializing proprietary cardiovascular diagnostic products, today announced that Brian E. Ward, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Taglich Brothers 10th Annual Small Cap Equity Conference in New York. Dr. Ward will provide a corporate overview and update and will be available to conduct one-on-one meetings with investors.