NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP) (Nasdaq:SGYPU) (Nasdaq:SGYPW), a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, today announced that a poster presentation will be given at the Digestive Disease Week 2012 Conference which is being held in San Diego, CA from May 19 through May 22, 2012.