NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct 29, 2009 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACHN), a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs to combat the most challenging infectious diseases, today announced that Michael D. Kishbauch, President and Chief Executive Officer, will give a corporate overview and update on the Company's HCV programs at the at the following upcoming investment conferences:
* Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference -- November 4, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City * Merriman Curhan and Ford Investor Summit -- November 10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sofitel New York Hotel in New York City * Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference -- November 18, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City
The live audio broadcasts and the subsequent archived webcasts of the Company presentation will be available on the Company's website, http://www.achillion.com, under the "News Center" section. The audio recording will be archived there for 30 days following the live presentation. Please connect to Achillion's website several minutes prior to the start of the presentation to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be necessary.
About Achillion
Achillion is an innovative pharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing important new treatments to patients with infectious disease. The company's proven discovery and development teams have advanced multiple product candidates with novel mechanisms of action. Achillion is focused on solutions for the most challenging problems in infectious disease -- hepatitis, resistant bacterial infections and HIV. For more information on Achillion Pharmaceuticals, please visit the company's web site at www.achillion.com. ACHN-G
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