BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIK) a leader in products for tissue protection, healing and repair, based on hyaluronic acid ("HA") technology, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Kevin Quinlan will present at the Security Research Associates 7th Annual Fall Growth Stock Conference in San Francisco. The live presentation will be webcast at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 and may be accessed via the "Investors" 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 ophthalmic and anti-adhesion fields. The company also offers aesthetic dermal fillers for the correction of facial wrinkles. Anika's Italian subsidiary, Anika Therapeutics, S.r.l, provides complementary HA products in orthopedic/joint health and anti-adhesion, as well as therapeutics in new areas such as advanced wound treatment and ear, nose and throat care. Its regenerative tissue technology advances Anika's vision to offer therapeutic products that go beyond pain relief to protect and restore damaged tissue.

SOURCE Anika Therapeutics, Inc.