Acton, Massachusetts, February 2006 - Corning Life Sciences, a global supplier of scientific laboratory and drug discovery products for more than 90 years, , today announced its 2006 Scientific Seminar Series schedule. The live, web-based presentations will provide researchers with take-away tips, best practices, and proven techniques being used by leading researchers worldwide.

"Despite having been involved in cell culture and cell banking for 16 years, I still learned a number of new things from Corning's seminar series and have recommended it to my cell biology colleagues here at NIBSC," said Lesley Young, supervising cell biologist, UK Stem Cell Bank, NIBSC.

Corning scientists will present the complimentary seminars using the latest web cast technology, enabling attendees to participate from their office or lab, and engage in a Q&A session at the end of each presentation. New seminars will be periodically added throughout the year and all webinars will be recorded and posted for researchers to download and play at their convenience. Sample topics include: Growing 'Happier' Cells; The Impact of Microplate Attributes and Instruments on Assay Performance; Choosing the Best Surface for Growing Cells; and Using DNA Microarrays to Study Genome Structure.

Last year, nearly 1,000 researchers participated in the Corning-led sessions. Due to this overwhelming turnout, as well as the positive response from last year's attendees, Corning decided to again host sessions in 2006. According to a survey completed by 2005 attendees, 98% percent rated the seminar as excellent or good.

"As a life science industry leader we feel a certain responsibility to all researchers and, particularly, our customers to facilitate dialogue and provide new and relevant information that enables them to maximize their time and results in the lab," said Maryanne DeChambeau, targeted marketing manager, Corning Life Sciences.

"We are pleased that for the past two years our seminars have been so well received by researchers around the world and we are excited to again run a successful program in 2006."

For more information about the 2006 Scientific Seminar Series, to view a schedule of all upcoming events, or to register for an upcoming session, please visit www.corning.com/lifesciences and follow the registration link.

Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, information display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries.

For addition information, contact:

Corning Incorporated
Life Sciences
Pamela D'Arcangelo
Tel: 978.635.2275
E-mail:DArcangePJ@corning.com