SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNSS) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Net loss for the three months and year ended December 31, 2011 was $8.7 million and $20.1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $44.1 million.