Genetics for the Public: First Annual Consumer Genetics Show in Boston June 9 -11, 2009

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Tue Jan 6, 2009 6:00am EST

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
The First Annual Consumer Genetics Show www.consumergeneticsshow.com announced
today that it will open its exhibit hall to the general public. The first
conference of its kind, it will showcase both genetic testing companies offering
a wide variety of products, as well as the genetic tool companies that enable
the science in this emerging health care specialty. 

As personal genetic testing becomes a more prevalent subject in the mainstream
media, consumers have become increasingly fascinated with the idea, but remain
confused as to which tests or services may best suit their needs. 

"The First Annual Consumer Genetics Show will provide a forum at which our
company will be able to highlight and differentiate our tests for healthcare
providers and consumers," said Lewis Bender, CEO of Interleukin Genetics, Inc.,
who will be speaking at the show and whose company will be exhibiting. "This
forum will allow us to interact directly with the public on how the results of
genetic tests can provide an individual with clear guidance in a personalized
manner to improve one`s quality of life." 

"Allowing the public access to the exhibit hall will give consumers an
understanding of the various genetic tests and products on the market, as well
as provide insight as to which of these tests may be most appropriate for their
needs," said John Boyce, President of DNA Like Me, Inc., the host and organizer
of the First Annual Consumer Genetics Show. "Companies that provide the genetic
tools, next generation sequencing platforms and SNP analysis instruments, for
these tests will also be present thus allowing the consumer to gain an
understanding of the fidelity of testing in these various personalized genetic
services", Boyce added. 

For an admission fee of $15 USD per person, a total of 1,500 registrants from
the genetic research community and the public will be allowed access to the
exhibit hall. Given the overwhelming interest in the show, those planning to
attend are encouraged to register in advance in order to save a spot. Exhibitor
and attendee registration forms, as well as more information about the First
Annual Consumer Genetics Show, can be found at www.consumergeneticsshow.com. 

Interleukin Genetics has developed and commercialized genetic tests for
assessment of risk of early heart disease and tooth loss due to periodontal
disease, as well as a genetic test that provides information on a person`s
nutritional needs. The company will be launching a genetic test in 2009 that
will guide an individual on how best to lose weight and keep it off. 



DNA Like Me
Natalie Perry, 603-809-3776 

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