LONDON, UK -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/17/2006 --

17 October 2006, London, UK - Cancer drug developer Antisoma plc (LSE: ASM; USOTC: ATSMY) today announces that Chief Executive Officer, Glyn Edwards, will be presenting at the BIO InvestorForum 2006 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, USA.

Mr Edwards's presentation is scheduled for 2pm PDT on Wednesday, October 18. A webcast of the presentation will be available to all on Antisoma's website at www.antisoma.com

It is recommended that viewers log on 15 minutes early in order to register and download any necessary software. If you are unable to participate during the live web cast, a recorded replay of the presentation will be available.

Enquiries:

Katherine Harrison                   +44 (0)20 8799 8200
Communications Manager
Antisoma plc

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