Puebla, Mexico/New York City, NY (March 8-9, 2006) -- New York City, NY (March 1, 2006) — On March 8th and 9th, Dedalus Consulting (DCI) will speak at an Entrepreneurial Forum entitled Competitiveness through Innovations: Opportunities for BioMEMS in the Health Sector.The two-day workshop taking place in Puebla, Mexico is being sponsored by FUMEC (Fundaciòn Mexico-Estados Unidos para la Ciencia/The United States-Mexico Foundation for Science). FUMEC, a bi-national, non-governmental organization, was established in 1992 through an agreement between Mexico and the United States to promote scientific and technological collaboration between the two countries.

The aim of the two-day intensive forum is to foster opportunities that further introduce BioMEMS technology to the Mexican health industry.

Representing Dedalus Consulting Inc. (DCI), Frank Kuzler, President and Senior Analyst, will be presenting as part of the 'Introduction of BioMEMS and Prospective Technologies' segment of the forum. He will be drawing in part from an upcoming DCI study entitled BioChips and BioMEMS—Global Markets, Applications & Competitors: 2006-2011 Analysis & Forecasts, which will be published later this month.

This is a detailed report analyzing current trends in the dynamic and growing market for biochips (microarrays) including DNA chips used in gene expression and genotyping, lab-on-a-chip devices and the growing market for biochips for diagnostic applications. Within the biomedical MEMS analysis are: biosensors; microfluidic systems including silicon structures, valves, pumps and filters; drug delivery systems; bio-imaging devices; and implants. Data includes potential market demand by medical application such as coronary, neurology, oncology, endocrinology, forecasts through 2011, manufacturing feasibility, global competition, sources of funding/venture capital, and barriers to market entry.

Dedalus Consulting is an independent consultancy and publisher of industrial market research. Established in 1995, DCI is dedicated to providing clients with relevant market research data and sound analyses. DCI specializes in high-technology markets such as life sciences, advanced materials, wireless communications, frequency control, and data storage and security systems.

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