Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation [IART] and Children's Brain Tumor Foundation to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing

ADVISORY, Aug. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation [IART], a world leader in medical devices which offers innovative solutions in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, reconstructive and general surgery will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square with Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, which works nationwide funding research and providing support to children with brain and spinal cord tumors, their families and survivors.

In honor of the occasion, Peter Arduini, President and CEO, Integra, Sharon Hynes, Director, Special Projects at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Bob Budlow, CBTF Board Chair, Joe Fay, CBTF Executive Director and members of the Integra team will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET       

Contact: Sharon Hynes [phone] [e-mail]

NASDAQ MarketSite: Jen Knapp [phone] [e-mail]

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Webcast:

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About Children's Brain Tumor Foundation:

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1988 by dedicated parents, physicians and friends. Our mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life and the long term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy to families and survivors.

About Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation [IART]:

Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical devices, is dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can concentrate on providing the best patient care. Integra offers innovative solutions in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, reconstructive and general surgery. For more information, please visit www.integralife.com.

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