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ENZO Biochem to Present at UBS 2008 Global Life Sciences Conference

NEW YORK, NY, September 17, 2008 – Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ), a leading biotechnology company specializing in gene identification and genetic and immune regulation technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, announced today that Barry Weiner, President, will make a presentation at the UBS 2008 Global Life Sciences Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City, on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. (E.T.)
           
The audio portion of the presentation can be accessed via the link posted below. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay will be available on the website until October 24, 2008.
 
About Enzo
Enzo Biochem is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and licensing of innovative health care products and technologies based on molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques, and in providing diagnostic services to the medical community. Enzo’s Life Sciences division develops, produces and markets proprietary labeling and detection products for gene sequencing, genetic analysis and immunological research among others.  Its catalog of over 25,000 products serves the molecular biology, drug discovery and pathology research markets. The Company's therapeutic division is in various stages of clinical evaluation of its proprietary gene medicine for HIV-1 infection and its proprietary immune regulation medicines for uveitis, Crohn's Disease, and NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), and conducts pre-clinical research on several candidate compounds aimed at producing new mineral and organic bone, including technology that could provide therapy for osteoporosis and fractures, among other applications.  Enzo’s Clinical Labs division provides routine and esoteric reference laboratory services for physicians in the New York Metropolitan and New Jersey areas. Underpinning the Company’s technology and operations is an extensive intellectual property estate in which Enzo owns or licenses over 200 patents worldwide, and has pending applications for over 180 more. For more information visit our website www.enzo.com.
 
 
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. The Company disclaims any obligations to update any forward-looking statement as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.
 
Global Life Sciences Conference
Webcast Information
 
September 22-25, 2008
Grand Hyatt New York
New York City
 
To access the audio webcast:
 
  • Go to www.ibb.ubs.com
  • Click on “Conferences” box
  • Find Global Life Sciences Conference heading
  • Click on “Webcast” icon
 
Company presentations are webcast in audio only (no slides).  Presentations will be available live and by replay approximately 3 hours after each presentation.  Breakout sessions are not webcast.
 
Unless specified otherwise by the presenting company, the audio webcast of the presentations will be available until October 25, 2008.
 

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Contact:
     For: Enzo Biochem, Inc.
     Steve Anreder, 212-532-3232        Or     Michael Wachs, CEOcast, Inc., 212-732-4300