Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: SGYP) to Rin

ADVISORY, Dec. 09, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:  Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: SGYP ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel gastrointestinal (GI) therapies, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, in celebration of its 5 year listing anniversary.

In honor of the occasion, Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., Chairman of the Board and CEO, will ring the Closing Bell. 

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

When: Monday, December 12, 2016 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET           

Synergy Media Contact: Gem Hopkins 212-297-0020 ghopkins@synergypharma.com

Nasdaq MarketSite: Emily Pan (646) 441-5120 emily.pan@nasdaq.com

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About Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. Synergy is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel gastrointestinal (GI) therapies. The company has pioneered discovery, research and development efforts around analogs of uroguanylin, a naturally occurring human GI peptide, for the treatment of GI diseases and disorders. Synergy discovered, is developing and controls 100% worldwide rights to its proprietary uroguanylin analog platform that includes two lead product candidates – plecanatide and dolcanatide. Plecanatide is Synergy’s first uroguanylin analog currently being evaluated for use as a once-daily tablet for chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Dolcanatide is Synergy’s second uroguanylin analog currently being explored for ulcerative colitis. For more information, please visit  www.synergypharma.com .

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