MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women's health and well-being, will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of healthcare solutions at the 67th Annual American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Clinical and Scientific Meeting. The meeting takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, from May 3 to 6.

“Each year, we look forward to engaging with OB-GYNs who are critical partners of ours in improving the health and well-being of women around the globe,” said Steve MacMillan, Chairman, President and CEO of Hologic. “Beyond showcasing our latest products and innovations, we’re looking forward to leading a timely discussion on the significant role breast density can play in cancer detection, so OB-GYNs can feel confident discussing this important topic with their patients.”

The panel, “Are You Prepared? A Date with Breast Density,” will take place on May 4 from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. in room 103 of the Music City Center. It will feature an engaging discussion of the risks associated with breast density, appropriate screening pathways, and updates to legislation. Meg Eckenroad, Hologic’s Vice President of Women’s Health & Professional Relations, will moderate the panel, which will include Dr. Regina Hooley, Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs at Yale New Haven Hospital; and Dr. DaCarla Albright, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn Medicine. The panel comes on the heels of the FDA’s proposed rule to update the Mammography Quality Standards Act, which highlights the risks of breast density and emphasizes important advances in mammography technology.

Hologic’s booth will showcase the Company’s comprehensive portfolio of women’s health products from its four divisions, including:

Breast & Skeletal Health Solutions: Hologic’s Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is the only mammogram that detects more invasive cancers, reduces false positives, and is FDA approved as superior to conventional 2D mammography for all women, including those with dense breasts.1,2,3 Hologic also will exhibit its SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system, which is offered exclusively with the Genius exam and is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram without compromising image quality, workflow, or dose.4 Hologic’s skeletal health portfolio will also be displayed, including the BodyLogic™ scan, which is available on the Horizon® DXA system.

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