BEDFORD, Mass. (March 6, 2006) - Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX), today announced that Glenn Muir, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Cowen & Co. 26th Annual Health Care Conference being held March 6-9, 2006 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA.

Interested parties are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of Hologic's investor presentation on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the investor section of the Company's website at www.hologic.com/investor. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately one hour following the presentation.

About Hologic

Hologic Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic and medical imaging systems dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, and a leading developer of innovative imaging technology for digital radiography and breast imaging. Hologic's core business units are focused on osteoporosis assessment, mammography and breast biopsy, and mini C-arm and extremity MRI imaging for orthopedic applications.