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Targacept to Present at the Stifel Nicolaus 2012 Healthcare Conference


Published on 2012-08-29 06:02:45 - Market Wire
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--([ ])--Targacept, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRGT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel NNR Therapeutics (TM), today announced that Alan A. Musso, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Stifel Nicolaus 2012 Healthcare Conference at Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The presentation will be webcast and accessible from the Investor Relations page of Targaceptas website, [ www.targacept.com ]. To ensure a timely connection to the webcast, it is recommended that users register at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. An archived version of the webcast will be available for replay on the Investor Calendar section of the Investor Relations page of Targaceptas website for at least two weeks following the event.

About Targacept

Targacept is developing a diverse pipeline of innovative NNR TherapeuticsTM for difficult-to-treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system. NNR Therapeutics selectively modulate the activity of specific neuronal nicotinic receptors, unique proteins that regulate vital biological functions that are impaired in various disease states. Targaceptas clinical pipeline includes Phase 2 product candidates representing first-in-class opportunities. Targacept leverages its scientific leadership and proprietary drug discovery platform PentadTM to fuel its pipeline and attract significant collaborations with global pharmaceutical companies. For more information, please visit [ www.targacept.com ].

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