22nd Century Presents at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine; Reveals New Initiative to Engage Health Care Professionals

CLARENCE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE MKT: XXII),
a plant biotechnology company that is a leader in tobacco harm
reduction, announced today that on May 26, 2016, Paul J. Rushton, Ph.D.,
the Company’s Vice President of Plant Biotechnology, gave a seminar to
discuss 22nd Century’s novel Very Low Nicotine smoking cessation aid at
Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine on the campus of Hofstra University
in Hempstead, New York.
During the presentation, Dr. Rushton announced a new initiative to
engage medical departments, medical professionals, and professors at
prominent U.S. medical schools as part of a new effort by 22nd Century
to inform health care professionals about the Company’s Very Low
Nicotine products and their potential to revolutionize the options
available for doctors to treat smoking addiction.
Dr. Rushton explained: “We are now in the regulatory and education
phases for our Very Low Nicotine products as 22nd Century’s Very Low
Nicotine cigarettes are currently under review with the FDA to become
the first-ever Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP), MAGIC 0 Very Low
Nicotine cigarettes are launching in Europe and in Australia, and we are
planning Phase III clinical trials for our ‘X-22’ prescription
smoking cessation aid in development. Moving forward, of critical
importance is introducing our products to medical professionals who
treat patients and prescribe therapies to help their patients quit
smoking.”
In other news, 22nd Century will make presentations at both the 2016
Marcum MicroCap Conference in New York City and the 6th Annual LD Micro
Invitational in Los Angeles:
2016 Marcum MicroCap Conference
Location: Grand Hyatt, 109
East 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
22nd Century Presentation Date:
June 1, 2016
6th Annual LD Micro Invitational
Location: Luxe Sunset Blvd
Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
22nd Century
Presentation Date: June 8, 2016
Both by-invitation-only investor conferences focus on promising,
undervalued companies in the microcap space. Henry Sicignano, III,
President and Chief Executive Officer of 22nd Century Group, will
deliver a formal presentation at each conference on the respective dates
noted above. In addition, Mr. Sicignano will be available for one-on-one
investor meetings at both conferences.
To arrange a one-on-one meeting with 22nd Century, please contact Andrew
Haag at xxii@irthcommunications.com
or 1-866-976-4784.
About 22nd Century Group, Inc.
22nd Century is a plant biotechnology company focused on technology
which allows it to increase or decrease the level of nicotine in tobacco
plants and the level of cannabinoids in cannabis plants through genetic
engineering and plant breeding. The Company’s primary mission is to
reduce the harm caused by smoking. 22nd Century currently owns or
exclusively controls more than 200 issued patents and more than 50
pending patent applications around the world. Visit www.xxiicentury.com
for more information.
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