NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:MHA) today announced that Douglas Abel, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Friedland Winter Life Sciences Conference on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 9:59 AM ET. The conference is being held at the Double Tree Guest Suites Times Square Hotel in New York City.
Registration is required to attend this event. Complimentary tickets are available to members of the financial community and select investors by applying online at http://www.friedlandworldwide.com.
About Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that acquires and develops novel, high-value drug candidates primarily for the treatment of dermatologic and immunologic disorders. With a pipeline consisting of four clinical-stage product candidates, Manhattan Pharmaceuticals is developing potential therapeutics for large, underserved patient populations seeking superior treatments for conditions including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), head lice, and mastocytosis.
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