TMX group

QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 2 /CNW Telbec/ - Atrium Biotechnologies Inc. (TSX: ATB)
today announced that its quarterly conference call and webcast have been
scheduled for Friday August 11, 2006 at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The call will
follow the press release of Atrium's 2006 second quarter results issued on
August 10. Participants may access the live webcast via the Company's website
at www.atrium-bio.com in the "Investors" section, or by telephone using the
following numbers: 416-644-4321, 514-807-8791 or 800-814-3911.
A replay of the webcast will also be available on our website
www.atrium-bio.com in the "Investors" section for a period of 30 days.

About Atrium Biotechnologies

Atrium Biotechnologies Inc. (TSX: ATB) is a leading developer,
manufacturer and marketer of science-based products for the cosmetics,
pharmaceutical, chemical and nutrition industries. Atrium focuses primarily on
growing segments of the health and personal care markets which are benefiting
from the trends towards healthy living and the ageing of the population.
Atrium markets a broad portfolio of active ingredients, specialty chemicals
and health and nutrition finished products through its highly specialized
sales and marketing network in more than 40 countries, primarily in North
America, Europe and Asia.

Additional information about Atrium is available on its Web site at
www.atrium-bio.com.