ADVISORY, Feb. 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What: 
Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTI), a company developing novel therapeutics that regulate protein biosynthesis, folding, trafficking and clearance to improve outcomes for patients with protein processing diseases, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate its initial public offering (IPO).

In honor of the occasion, Meenu Chhabra, President and Chief Executive Officer, will ring the Opening Bell. 

Where:
Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43^rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:
Thursday, February 11, 2016 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET

Proteostasis Therapeutics Media Contact:
Dan Budwick
Pure Communications
(973) 271-6085
dan@purecommunicationsinc.com

Nasdaq MarketSite:
Emily Pan
(646) 441-5120
emily.pan@nasdaq.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:
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About Proteostasis Therapeutics
Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. (PTI) is developing disease-modifying therapeutics for diseases of protein processing. Using the DRT™ platform, a phenotypic screening approach based on the use of functionally pertinent cellular assays and disease relevant models, PTI identifies highly selective drug candidates that modulate the proteostasis imbalance in the cell. In addition to its multiple wholly-owned programs in cystic fibrosis, PTI has formed collaborations with Biogen New Ventures Inc. to research and identify therapeutic candidates for neurodegenerative disease and with Astellas Pharma Inc. to research and identify therapies targeting the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) pathway. For more information visit www.proteostasis.com. 

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