NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SGYP), a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and diseases, today announced that Dr. Gary S. Jacob, the company’s president and chief executive officer, is scheduled to present at BIO-Europe Spring 2011 Conference in Milan, Italy on March 14-16. Dr. Jacob’s presentation will be given at the Milano Convention Centre, Level 1, Room yellow 3 at 11:00 am CET on March 15, 2011.