BEDFORD, Mass. (December 7, 2006) - Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX), today announced that Glenn Muir, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the RBC Capital Markets 2006 Healthcare Conference being held December 13-14, 2006 at the Westin Times Square Hotel in New York. Mr. Muir will be part of a panel entitled: "Image is Everything", scheduled from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 14, 2006.

Interested parties are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of Hologic's investor presentation on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the investor section of the Company's website at www.hologic.com/investor. A replay of the webcast will be archived for 30 days.

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