Tonix Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 2016 BIO International Convention
NEW YORK, June 03, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:TNXP) (Tonix), which is developing next-generation medicines for fibromyalgia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), announced today that Seth Lederman, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Tonix will present at the 2016 BIO International Convention on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 at 3:15 p.m. PT in San Francisco, CA.
During his presentation, Dr. Lederman will provide a corporate update and an overview of Tonix’s fibromyalgia and PTSD clinical programs. Tonix is currently evaluating TNX-102 SL in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week Phase 3 AFFIRM clinical trial in fibromyalgia and expects to report top-line data in the third quarter of 2016. The Company recently announced positive data from its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 AtEase clinical trial evaluating TNX-102 SL in military-related PTSD, and Dr. Lederman will discuss expected next steps for this program.
The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed in the Events tab of the Investor Relations page of Tonix’s website at www.tonixpharma.com. The webcast will be archived for 60 days.
TNX-102 SL is an Investigational New Drug and has not been approved for any indication.
About the 2016 BIO International Convention
The BIO International Convention is hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.
BIO performs many services for members, but none of them are more visible than the BIO International Convention. The BIO International Convention helps BIO fulfill its mission to help grow the global biotech industry. Profits from the BIO International Convention are returned to the biotechnology industry by supporting BIO programs and initiatives. BIO works throughout the year to create a policy environment that enables the industry to continue to fulfill its vision of bettering the world through biotechnology innovation.
About Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.
Tonix is developing next-generation medicines for common disorders of the central nervous system, including fibromyalgia and PTSD. These disorders are characterized by chronic disability, inadequate treatment options, high utilization of healthcare services, and significant economic burden. This press release and further information about Tonix can be found at www.tonixpharma.com.
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Contact: Bradley J. Saenger Chief Financial Officer (212) 980-9155 x107 bradley.saenger@tonixpharma.com Jenene Thomas Communications (investors) Jenene Thomas (908) 938-1475 jenene@jenenethomascommunications.com Dian Griesel Int'l. (media) Susan Forman / Laura Radocaj (212) 825-3210 sforman@dgicomm.com lradocaj@dgicomm.com
Released June 3, 2016