DURHAM, N.C., April 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:OXBT) today announced that the presentation made by Chairman and CEO Chris Stern at the Swiss Equity Biotech Conference today can be viewed on the company's web site, www.oxybiomed.com, by clicking on Investors and then clicking on Investor Presentations. Webcasting was not available for this event. The presentation slides will be posted until April 23, 2010.
This conference was presented by Swiss Equity magazine in conjunction with the Swiss Biotech Association and SIX Swiss Exchange. Stern provided an overview of the company's programs and products. For more information on the conference, visit www.biotechday.ch.
About Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. is dedicated to commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the field of oxygen therapeutics and Defense Medicine®. The company has developed a perfluorocarbon (PFC) therapeutic oxygen carrier and liquid ventilation product (Oxycyte™) and has out-licensed an implantable glucose sensor. These products are based upon core technologies that include biomedical applications for PFCs as well as medical and industrial applications for biosensors. Each of the product candidates is designed with advantages over currently marketed products in major markets including traumatic brain injury, sickle cell crisis, trauma, wound care, decompression sickness, acute respiratory distress syndrome, stroke, myocardial infarction, surgery, diabetes wounds and ulcers, and cosmetic applications which are being marketed under the Dermacyte™ name. More information is available at www.oxybiomed.com.
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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements by the company that involve risks and uncertainties and reflect the company's judgment as of the date of this release. These statements include those referring to the plans for the expansion of the Dermacyte product line and the timing of the introduction of those new products. Matters beyond the company's control could lead to delays in the new product introductions and customer acceptance of these new products. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that such plans will lead to meaningful sales of Dermacyte or generate any revenue for the company. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements beyond the date of this release. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This presentation is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the Company.