PATTERSON, N.Y., March 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. (Nasdaq:PPCO) today announced that Jennifer Good, President and Chief Executive Officer of Penwest, will be presenting at the Cowen & Company 30th Annual Healthcare Conference, which takes place March 8-11 at The Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA. Ms. Good will be presenting on Tuesday, March 9th at 4:45 pm EST.