SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNSS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new oncology therapeutics for the treatment of solid and hematologic cancers, today announced that Daniel Swisher, Chief Executive Officer of Sunesis, will be presenting at the Jefferies 3rd Annual Healthcare Conference at 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time in New York on June 17, 2009. The live webcast of this presentation will be available on the Sunesis website at http://ir.sunesis.com/. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the "Calendar of Events" page in the Investors and Media section of the Sunesis website for two weeks. About Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Sunesis is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new oncology therapeutics for the treatment of solid and hematologic cancers. Sunesis has built a highly experienced cancer drug development organization committed to advancing voreloxin in multiple indications to improve the lives of people with cancer. For additional information on Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, please visit http://www.sunesis.com/. SUNESIS and the logo are trademarks of Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investor Contact: Media Contact: Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eric Bjerkholt Dan Weinseimer 650-266-3717 650-266-3739 DATASOURCE: Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CONTACT: Investors, Eric Bjerkholt, +1-650-266-3717, or Media, Dan Weinseimer, +1-650-266-3739, both of Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Web Site: http://www.sunesis.com/

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