TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN), (OTCQB: KHRNF), (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), an integrated medical cannabis company with its core operations in Colombia, announced today that Khiron president Chris Naprawa will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on January 30^th, where he will discuss recent Company activity and the Latin American cannabis market.

DATE: Wednesday, January 30^th
TIME: 9:30am EST
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/0130prepr

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask Company executives questions in real-time - both in the presentation hall as well as the organization's  virtual trade booth. If attendees are unable to join the event live on conference day,  an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

Learn more about the event at www.VirtualInvestorConferences.com.

Recent Company Highlights

• Completes acquisition of the Latin American Institute of Neurology and the Nervous System ("ILANS")
• Added to Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF
• Enters Mexican cannabis market with launch of first nutraceutical product line
• Signs binding LOI to acquire NettaGrowth, securing first medical THC and CBD cannabis licence and cultivation capacity in Uruguay, and entry to the Brazilian market

About Khiron
Khiron Life Sciences Corp.  is positioned to be the dominant integrated medical cannabis company in Latin America. Khiron has core operations in Colombia and is fully licensed in the country for the cultivation, production, domestic distribution, and international export of both THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) medical cannabis. In May 2018, Khiron listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, becoming one of the first Colombian based medical cannabis companies to trade on any exchange globally.  

With a focused regional strategy and patient oriented approach, the Company combines global scientific expertise, agricultural advantages, branded product market entrance experience and education to drive prescription and brand loyalty to address priority medical conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, depression and anxiety in the Latin American market of over 620 million people. Khiron is led by Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced executive team, and a knowledgeable Board of Directors that includes former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox. 

Further information on Khiron Life Sciences can be found at https://investors.khiron.ca/

Investor Contacts:

Chris Naprawa
President
T: +1 (416) 705-1144
E: [email protected]

Media Contact:

Jon Packer
Vice President, Communications
T: +1 (416) 543-9179
E: [email protected]

Cautionary Notes

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