Manhattan Pharmaceuticals to Present At Acumen/BioFin Rodman & Renshaw 4th Annual Global Healthcare Conference


NEW YORK, May 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:MHA) today announced that Douglas Abel, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Acumen/BioFin Rodman and Renshaw 4th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, May 14 at 5:50am EDT (11:50am local time). The conference is being held May 14-15, 2007 at the Le Meriden Beach Plaza Resort in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

To access the live audio webcast for this presentation please go to http://www.manhattanpharma.com approximately 15 minutes prior to the presentation in order to register and download any necessary software.

About Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (AMEX:MHA) is a pharmaceutical company developing novel, high-value drug candidates primarily in the areas of endocrine/metabolic disease and dermatologic/immunologic disorders. With a pipeline consisting of five clinical-stage product candidates, Manhattan Pharmaceuticals is developing potential therapeutics for large, underserved patient populations seeking superior treatments for conditions including common obesity, morbid obesity, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis (eczema).

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Manhattan Pharmaceutical's actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "believes," "intends," and similar words or phrases. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from these statements. Among other things, there can be no assurances that any of Manhattan's development efforts relating to its product candidates will be successful. Other risks that may affect forward-looking information contained in this press release include the possibility of being unable to obtain regulatory approval of Manhattan's product candidates, the risk that the results of clinical trials may not support Manhattan's claims, Manhattan's reliance on third-party researchers to develop its product candidates, and its lack of experience in developing and commercializing pharmaceutical products. Additional risks are described in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006. Manhattan assumes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.


            

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