Heron Therapeutics to Present at the Leerink Partners 6th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. HRTX, a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel best-in-class treatment solutions to address some of the biggest unmet patient needs, announced that Barry D. Quart, Pharm.D., Chief Executive Officer of Heron Therapeutics, is scheduled to conduct a fireside chat presentation at the Leerink Partners 6^th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel.

A live webcast of this presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.herontx.com in the Investor Resources section. A replay of the presentation will be archived on the site for 60 days.

About Heron Therapeutics, Inc.

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of patients by developing best-in-class medicines that address major unmet medical needs. Heron is developing novel, patient-focused solutions that apply its innovative science and technologies to already-approved pharmacological agents for patients suffering from cancer or pain. For more information, visit www.herontx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Heron cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this news release and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements reflect our analysis only on their stated date, and Heron takes no obligation to update or revise these statements except as may be required by law.

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