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May 8 2006, 7:00 AM EST

Acorda Therapeutics to Present at Two Upcoming Conferences

News source: Business Wire

Acorda Therapeutics (Nasdaq:ACOR) today announced that Ron Cohen, M.D., President and CEO will present at the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw and Bank of America investor conferences this month.

-- Rodman & Renshaw 3rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference at the Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Monday May 15th at 2:40 p.m. Central European Time (CET). The presentation will be available via webcast at http://wsw.com/webcast/rrshq8/acor/.

-- Bank of America Health Care Conference 2006 at The Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). The presentation will be available via webcast at

http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/healthcare06/id17212525.cfm.

Forward Looking Statements

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 Acorda Therapeutics' ability to successfully market and sell Zanaflex Capsules , the risk of unfavorable results from the Phase 3 clinical trial of Fampridine SR, delays in obtaining or failure to obtain FDA 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, MS and related nervous system disorders. The Company's marketed products include Zanaflex Capsules(TM) (tizanidine hydrochloride), a short-acting drug indicated for the management of spasticity. For full prescribing information, please go to www.zanaflexcapsules.com. Acorda's lead clinical-stage product is Fampridine-SR, which is in a Phase 3 clinical trial for 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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