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Acorda Therapeutics to Present at the 27th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference


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HAWTHORNE, N.Y.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.(Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that Ron Cohen, M.D., President & CEO, will present at the upcoming JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time / 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed under "Calendar of Events" in the Acorda Investor Relations section of the website at [ www.acorda.com ], or you may use the link: [ http://metameetings.com/webcasts/jpmorgan/healthcare09/directlink?ticker=ACOR ].

Please log in approximately 5 minutes before the scheduled time of the presentation to ensure a timely connection. An archived version of the webcast will be available until April 12, 2009 on the Acorda website in the Investor Relations section; to access please use the link: [ http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=194451&p=irol-IRHome ].

About Acorda Therapeutics

Acorda Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapies for spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and related nervous system disorders. The Company's marketed products include Zanaflex Capsules® (tizanidine hydrochloride), a short-acting drug for the management of spasticity. In June 2008, Acorda's lead clinical product, Fampridine-SR, completed a second Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate its safety and efficacy in improving walking ability 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.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 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 delays in obtaining or failure to obtain FDA approval of Fampridine-SR, the risk of unfavorable results from future studies of Fampridine-SR, Acorda Therapeutics' ability to successfully market and sell Fampridine-SR, if approved, and Zanaflex Capsules, competition, failure to protect its intellectual property or to defend against the intellectual property claims of others, the ability to obtain additional financing to support Acorda Therapeutics' operations, and unfavorable results from its preclinical programs. 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.


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