Applied DNA Sciences to Lead Panel and DNA Marking Workshop at ERAI Executive Conference

STONY BROOK, NY--(Marketwired - Apr 17, 2013) - Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTCBB: APDN), (Twitter: @APDN), a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology and product authentication solutions, announced today that senior managers will lead important meetings this week concerning the company's SigNature DNA marking program for electronics, currently required by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for Federal Supply Class (FSC) 5962 microcircuits.The APDN SigNature DNA marking technology, which forensically protects against counterfeiting, has been gaining excitement and attention throughout the electronics industry.The platform will be explained by its most knowledgeable experts.

Janice Meraglia, Vice President of Government and Military Programs, and Bob MacDowell, Senior Sales Representative, will lead a workshop describing SigNature DNA marking.At a panel discussion focused on critical issues surrounding traceability in the supply chain, scheduled speakers are Dr. James A. Hayward, CEO and President of Applied DNA Sciences, Christine Metz,Chief of the Technical and Quality Policy Division for DLA Logistics Operations(Defense Logistics Agency), Tom Sharpe, Vice President of SMT Corp., Dave Loaney, CEO ofPremier Semiconductor Service,and John Tomaszewicz, Quality Assurance Manager, Avnet USI.Please see below for time and place of these events.

"Signature DNA has been the subject of countless articles, meetings, blog posts and comments," observed Ms. Meraglia, "This is a chance to understand the platform factually and objectively, from the people who created it."

Applied DNA Sciences offers a botanical DNA taggant solution for the electronics industry that forensically prevents counterfeits from entering the supply chain. The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency clause 52.211-9074 requires SigNature DNA to be applied on all FSC 5962 microcircuits, which have been determined to be at high risk of counterfeiting.APDN also emphasizes the value of its SigNature DNA platform beyond the FSC 5962 category, including in other FSC classes and for commercial product.SigNature DNA marking adds a forensic layer of protection to the electronic component supply chain and complements existing best practices and accepted industry standards.

The ERAI Executive Conference is a noted forum for thought leaders in the electronics trades on supply chain subjects.Its theme for 2013 is: "Gaining Momentum - Supply Chain Advancements in the Fight Against Counterfeits."The two-day conference will include lectures, panel and round table discussions and interactive workshops led by subject matter experts from industry, government and academia.

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ERAI Executive ConferenceApril 18-19, 2013 Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando, Florida Panel: Traceability in the Age of Globalization

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Workshop: SigNature DNA Marking and Forensic Authentication of Electronic ComponentsWhen: Thursday, April 18, 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Who: Janice Meraglia and Bob MacDowell

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