DiaMedica to Present at the 2016 BFC Global Healthcare Business Development and Investment Conference

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA--(Marketwired - April 11, 2016) - DiaMedica Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DMA)(OTCQB:DMCAF) (the "Company"), today announced that the Company will be presenting at the 2016 BFC Global Healthcare Business Development and Investment Conference taking place April 13^th to 15^th at the Marriott Hotel City Centre in Shanghai, China.

Rick Pauls, President and CEO, is scheduled to present on Thursday, April 14^th at 11am local time. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings as they meet with the Chinese investment community and pharmaceutical companies throughout the week.

About the 2016 BFC Global Healthcare Business Development and Investment Conference

The BFC Global Healthcare Business Development and Investment Conference is held April 13-15 at the Marriott Hotel City Centre in Shanghai, China. Many of the leading private and public healthcare companies across the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare sectors in China will participate in this high profile event. This global gathering provides opportunities for investors and executives to address the near and long-term business development and investment opportunities regarding the healthcare industry as well as the mechanisms driving the healthcare sector in China and internationally. The Conference will include corporate presentations, Q&A breakout sessions, and keynote speakers; investor one-on-one and small group meetings; and networking opportunities.

About DiaMedica

DiaMedica is a publicly traded clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for stroke and other vascular diseases. DiaMedica's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "DMA" and on the OTCQB under the trading symbol "DMCAF".

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