Invitrogen to Present at the Baird Growth Stock Conference

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About Invitrogen Corporation

Invitrogen Corporation (Nasdaq:IVGN) provides products and
services that support academic and government research institutions
and pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide in their efforts to
improve the human condition."
LI-COR genomic analysis systems are used in academic labs worldwide for a
variety of research applications including sequencing, microsatellites,
AFLP(R), SNP discovery and reverse genetics research.licor.com

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The company
globally employs approximately 4,500 scientists and other
professionals and had revenues of more than $1 billion in 2004.

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LI-COR Biosciences Announces $1.75 Million Genomics Education Matching Fund Program for Undergraduate Institutions

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The GEMF program is part of LI-COR's ongoing commitment to undergraduate
colleges interested in establishing or enhancing their programs in genomic
studies.

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Invitrogen's own research and development
efforts are focused on breakthrough innovation in all major areas of
biological discovery including functional genomics, proteomics,
bioinformatics and cell biology -- placing Invitrogen's products in
nearly every major laboratory in the world., LI-COR(R) Biosciences is offering
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more information about Invitrogen, visit the company's web site at
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Complete information on how schools may apply for a grant is available at
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For more information, contact:
Jackie Potts
GEMF Program Coordinator
LI-COR Biosciences
4308 Progressive Ave.

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The GEMF program is to be used to acquire
LI-COR DNA sequencing systems and software for use by undergraduate students
studying molecular biology and related fields.
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-0700
jpotts@licor.

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Corporation (Nasdaq:IVGN), announced today that Greg Lucier, Chairman
and CEO, will present at Baird's 2005 Growth Stock Conference in
Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday , May 11, at 1:30 p. Lucier's presentation will be webcast and available for
viewing live and after the conference on Invitrogen's website
www. The company provides essential life
science technologies for disease research, drug discovery, and
commercial bioproduction. Deadline for submission of grant requests is
November 1, 2005.

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Central time.
"This particular grant program will help colleges and universities compete
for awards," says Jackie Potts, LI-COR GEMF Program Coordinator. "Colleges
will be evaluated for how they will incorporate the LI-COR DNA analysis system
into their curriculum as the main criteria for the award process.

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Founded in 1987,
Invitrogen is headquartered in Carlsbad , California, and conducts
business in more than 70 countries around the world.75 million in Genomics Education Matching Funds (GEMF) to high schools,
colleges and universities.com/gemf.