BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIK) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Charles H. Sherwood, Ph.D., will be presenting at the 9th Annual Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. CT. The conference is being held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.

A live audio webcast of the presentation may be accessed via the "Investor Relations" section of Anika's website at www.anikatherapeutics.com. An archive of the presentation also will be available on the website.

About Anika Therapeutics, Inc.

Headquartered in Bedford, Mass., Anika Therapeutics, Inc. develops, manufactures and commercializes therapeutic products for tissue protection, healing, and repair. These products are based on hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring, biocompatible polymer found throughout the body. Anika's products range from orthopedic/joint health solutions led by Orthovisc®, a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee; to surgical aids in the anti-adhesion and ophthalmic fields. The company also offers aesthetic dermal fillers for the correction of facial wrinkles. Anika's Italian subsidiary, Anika S.r.l., provides complementary HA products in orthopedic/joint health and anti-adhesion, as well as therapeutics in areas such as advanced wound treatment and ear, nose and throat care. Its regenerative technology advances Anika's vision to offer therapeutic products and medical solutions that go beyond pain relief to protect and restore damaged tissue.

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Charles H. Sherwood, Ph.D., President and CEO, 781-457-9000
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Sylvia Cheung, CFO, 781-457-9000

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