DANBURY, Conn., July 22, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. (Nasdaq:PPCO) today announced that Ms. Jennifer L. Good, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at two upcoming conferences. She will present at the BMO Capital Markets Focus on Healthcare 2008 at the Millennium Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, August 6th at 10:45 am ET.