For Immediate Release - August 2, 2006

BEDFORD, Mass. (August 2, 2006) - Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) today announced that Jack Cumming, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Rob Cascella, President and Chief Operating Officer, will be presenting at the Canaccord Adams Summer Seminar being held August 8-10, 2006 at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, MA.

Interested parties are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of Hologic's investor presentation on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 9:30 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 until August 24, 2006.

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.