Acorda Therapeutics to Host Analyst and Investor Reception.HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.([R])(Nasdaq: ACOR ACOR Association of Cancer Online Resources ACOR American Center of Oriental Research ACOR Advanced Certificate in Operational Risk ACOR Assistant Contracting Officer Representative ACOR Actual Cost of Repair ACOR Administrative Contracting Officers Representative ) today announced that Dr. Lauren Krupp, Professor of Neurology at Stony Brook University The State University of New York at Stony Brook (SUNYSB), also known as Stony Brook University (SBU) is a public research university located in Stony Brook, New York (on the north side of Long Island, about 55 miles east of Manhattan, New York). , will present data from Acorda's Phase 3 clinical trial phase 3 clinical trial Phase 3 study. See Phase study. of Fampridine-SR in multiple sclerosis at their analyst and investor reception on May 2, 2007. This reception will follow a presentation of this data at the American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society for neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1949 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best (AAN AAN American Association of Neurology ) annual meeting. Dr. Krupp's presentation will begin at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) and will be able via a live webcast at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c= 194451&eventID=1529938 Archived versions of the webcast will be available for 90 days on our website at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c= 194451&p=irol-irhome. (Due to their length, these URLs may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove extra spaces if they exist.) The platform presentation of the Phase 3 clinical trial of Fampridine-SR data at the AAN meeting will take place on May 2, 2007 at 4:15 pm ET. This abstract was selected to be part of the Scientific Highlights program, which spotlights the top five percent of the more than 1600 abstracts accepted for presentation at this meeting. This presentation was also selected for a second highlights session, Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Topic Highlights, to be presented on May 3, 2007 at 7:00 pm ET. The AAN meeting will take place at the Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston's Back Bay has 193,000 square feet (0 m) of exhibit space and can accommodate up to four concurrent events. in Boston, MA. Forward Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management's expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects should be considered forward-looking. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including Acorda Therapeutics' ability to successfully market and sell Zanaflex Capsules, the risk of unfavorable results from future studies of Fampridine-SR, delays in obtaining or failure to obtain FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. approval of Fampridine-SR, competition, the ability to obtain additional financing to support Acorda Therapeutics' operations, unfavorable results from its preclinical programs, and failure to protect its intellectual property or to defend against the intellectual property claims of others. These and other risks are described in greater detail in Acorda Therapeutics' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Acorda Therapeutics may not actually achieve the goals or plans described in its forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on these statements. Acorda Therapeutics disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release. About Acorda Therapeutics Acorda Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapies for SCI (Scalable Coherent Interface) An IEEE standard for a high-speed bus that uses wire or fiber-optic cable. It can transfer data up to 1GBytes/sec. (hardware) SCI - 1. Scalable Coherent Interface. 2. UART. , MS and related nervous system disorders Nervous system disorders A satisfactory classification of diseases of the nervous system should include not only the type of reaction (congenital malformation, infection, trauma, neoplasm, vascular diseases, and degenerative, metabolic, toxic, or deficiency . The Company's marketed products include Zanaflex Capsules(TM) (tizanidine hydrochloride), a short-acting drug for the management of spasticity. For full prescribing information, please go to www.zanaflexcapsules.com. Acorda's lead clinical stage product, Fampridine-SR, recently completed a Phase 3 study in people with MS. The Company's pipeline includes a number of products in development for the treatment, regeneration and repair of the spinal cord and brain. |
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