CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS) announced today that it will present at the Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Mr. Steve Lombardi, President and Chief Operating Officer will present at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. Helicos’ presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed through the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.helicosbio.com. The webcast will be available on the website until March 6, 2008.