CLEVELAND, Jan. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athersys, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATHX) today announced that William (B.J.) Lehmann, President and Chief Operating Officer, will present at the 4th Annual Stem Cell Summit on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at Bridgewaters, in New York City. The annual Stem Cell Summit is the premier gathering of stem cell company executives, scientists and investors. During this intensive one-day event, attendees explore the therapeutic applications of adult and embryonic stem cells, the successful path to stem cell product commercialization, and the latest investment opportunities.
