Transgenomic to Present at the Lippert/Heilshorn Life Sciences & Medtech Virtual Conference on February 17

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBIO) today announced that Craig Tuttle, president and chief executive officer, will deliver the Company's corporate presentation at Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates Life Sciences & Medical Technologies On-line Forum on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Interested parties can access the audio webcast with slide presentation at: www.transgenomic.com, or from the PrecisionIR event site: http://www.investorcalendar.com/CEPage.asp?ID=163341.

An archived presentation will be available for 30 days.

About Transgenomic

Transgenomic, Inc. (www.transgenomic.com) is a global biotechnology company specializing in high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis, providing products and services in DNA mutation detection and discovery for clinical research, clinical molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenomics analyses. Its product offerings include the WAVE® Systems and associated consumables specifically designed for use in genetic variation detection and single- and double-strand DNA/RNA analysis and purification. With broad applicability to genetic research, nearly 1,500 systems have been shipped to customers in more than 50 countries. The SURVEYOR® Mutation Detection Kits and SURVEYOR Check-It Kit provide reagents and protocols for high sensitivity detection of mutations in DNA. In addition, HANABI automated chromosome harvesting systems improve laboratory productivity with consistent quality compared with manual methods for cytogenetic analyses. Service offerings include the Transgenomic Molecular Laboratory, which provides reference laboratory services specializing in molecular diagnostics including Mitochondrial Disorders, Oncology and Hematology, Molecular Pathology and Inherited Diseases. Transgenomic Pharmacogenomics Services is a CRO for pharmacogenomic, translational research and clinical trials.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to a variety of matters, including but not limited to: the benefits and synergies expected to result from the asset acquisition; the anticipated customer base for Transgenomic following the completion of the asset acquisition; and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Transgenomic and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty.   Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements.  All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Transgenomic undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to: any operational or cultural difficulties associated with the integration of the assets being acquired; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the asset acquisition; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the  asset acquisition; litigation or adverse judgments relating to the  asset acquisition; risks relating to the consummation of the asset acquisition, including the failure to realize synergies and cost savings from the transaction or delay in realization thereof; any difficulties associated with requests or directions from governmental authorities resulting from their reviews of the transaction; and any changes in general economic and/or industry-specific conditions. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Transgenomic for the year ended December 31, 2009, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 25, 2010, under the heading "Item 1A—Risk Factors" and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Transgenomic.

SOURCE Transgenomic, Inc.