Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: SNTA) announced today that the Company will present at the Stifel 2013 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 11, at 3:15 p.m. (EDT) in Boston.

A live audio webcast and replay of the presentation will be available on the "Investors" section of the Company's website, www.syntapharma.com.

About Synta Pharmaceuticals

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule drugs to extend and enhance the lives of patients with severe medical conditions, including cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. Synta has a unique chemical compound library, an integrated discovery engine, and a diverse pipeline of clinical- and preclinical-stage drug candidates with distinct mechanisms of action and novel chemical structures. All Synta drug candidates were invented by Synta scientists using our compound library and discovery capabilities. For more information, please visit www.syntapharma.com.

Investor Relations:
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
George Farmer, 781-541-7213
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