ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VirtualScopics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSCP), a leading provider of quantitative imaging for clinical trials, announced today that Mr. Jeff Markin, the company’s president and chief executive officer, will be presenting a corporate overview at the upcoming MDB Capital Group Bright Lights Conference at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Mr. Markin’s presentation will be on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 2:00pm PST.

The 50 companies presenting at Bright Lights Conference were selected from more than 1,600 small cap companies which were scored, ranked and analyzed on the basis of their rate of innovative change; as well as the novelty, quality and industry impact of their patents.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available for 30 days in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, www.virtualscopics.com.

About VirtualScopics, Inc.

VirtualScopics, Inc. is a leading provider of imaging solutions to accelerate drug and medical device development. VirtualScopics has developed a robust software platform for analysis and modeling of both structural and functional medical images. In combination with VirtualScopics’ industry-leading experience and expertise in advanced imaging biomarker measurement, this platform provides a uniquely clear window into the biological activity of drugs and devices in clinical trial patients, allowing sponsors to make better decisions faster. For more information about VirtualScopics, visit www.virtualscopics.com.

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