For Immediate Release - April 27, 2006

BEDFORD, Mass. (April 27, 2006) - Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX), today announced that Jack Cumming, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Glenn Muir, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 31st Annual Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference being held May 2-3, 2006 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, MA.

Interested parties are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of Hologic's investor presentation on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time on the investor section of the Company's website at www.hologic.com/investor. An archive of the presentation will be available for replay following the conference.

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 mammography and breast biopsy, osteoporosis assessment, and mini C-arm and extremity MRI imaging for orthopedic applications.