AEterna Zentaris to Present at Upcoming CIBC World Markets 7th Annual Eastern Investor Conference

    QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 17 /CNW Telbec/ - AEterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS,
TSX: AEZ), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine therapy and
oncology, today announced that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, Dennis Turpin, CA, will present a company overview at the upcoming
CIBC World Markets 7th Annual Eastern Investor Conference on Tuesday,
September 23, 2008 at 3:25 pm (eastern time), at the Centre Sheraton Hotel in
Montreal, Canada.
    A live webcast of the presentation will be available on AEterna Zentaris'
website at www.aezsinc.com in the Investors section. A replay will also be
available for a period of 30 days on the Company's website.

    About AEterna Zentaris Inc.

    AEterna Zentaris Inc. is global biopharmaceutical company focused on
endocrine therapy and oncology with proven expertise in drug discovery,
development and commercialization. News releases and additional information
are available at www.aezsinc.com.

For further information: Investor Relations: Ginette Vallières, Investor
Relations Coordinator, (418) 652-8525 ext. 265, gvallieres@aezsinc.com; Media
Relations: Paul Burroughs, Director of Communications, (418) 652-8525 ext.
406, pburroughs@aezsinc.com