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Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ISIS] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, Feb. 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ISIS], the leading company in antisense drug discovery and development, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Lynne Parshall, Chief Operating Officer, will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Friday, February 15, 2013 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET  

Contacts:
Amy Blackley
(760) 603-2772
ablackley@isisph.com

Wade Walke
(760) 603-2741
wwalke@isiph.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:
Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West
18 mhz Lower
DL 3811 Vertical
FEC 3/4
SR 13.235
DR 18.295411
MOD 4:2:0
DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at:
http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

Photos:

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About Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ISIS]:

Isis is exploiting its leadership position in antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs for its product pipeline and for its partners. Isis' broad pipeline consists of 28 drugs to treat a wide variety of diseases with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, severe and rare diseases, and cancer. Isis' partner, Genzyme, is commercializing Isis' lead product, KYNAMRO™, in the United States for the treatment of patients with HoFH. Genzyme is also pursuing marketing approval of KYNAMRO in other markets, including Europe. Isis' patents provide strong and extensive protection for its drugs and technology. Additional information about Isis is available at www.isispharm.com.

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