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Babs is sharing her family’s history with progressive retinal disease GA, the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a serious condition that may lead to irreversible...

The probability of survival at 8 years was an unprecedented 78.9% with XTANDI plus leuprolide versus 69.5% with leuprolide, in men with non-metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer with...

XTANDI: the first and only androgen receptor inhibitor-based regimen to demonstrate overall survival benefit in non-metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (nmHSPC) with high-risk biochemical...

Building on a successful inaugural year, the initiative sponsored by Astellas' Patient Centricity team continues to connect individuals with vital resources and support from patient advocacy...

Both companies have earned a year-long opportunity for access to a distinguished life-science incubator in San Francisco along with the invaluable expertise provided by Astellas to advance their...

Awardees win a year of access to a prestigious life-science incubator in San Francisco and to Astellas expertise to further their research Award helps biotech start-ups accelerate early drug...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – NORTHBROOK, IL, Dec. 23, 2024 – Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (Head of US Commercial: Michael Petroutsas, "Astellas") is voluntarily recalling one lot of PROGRAF® 0.5mg...

"Cooler Moments" educates and empowers women in midlife to speak up for themselves and celebrate this natural change in their lives. NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma U.S., Inc. (President: Mike Petroutsas, "Astellas") today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Desert Oasis Healthcare...

ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iota Biosciences, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") announced today...

The Astellas Life Sciences Center hosts the company's first U.S.-based open innovation SakuLab™ incubator space dedicated to fostering pioneering science through collaboration with external partners

- Collaboration to focus on gene therapy research for the treatment of ultra-rare disease NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") announced today the...

Community-driven collaboration aims to raise awareness of the value PAOs offer patients and their caregivers NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is proud to announce that it...

- 154,000 square-foot lab and office facility creates a central location for Astellas' West Coast cell and gene therapy research and business development operations TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, May 8,...

Permanent J-code J2782 effective April 1, 2024 NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iveric Bio, An Astellas Company (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas"), today...

Designation follows December 2023 FDA approval for the treatment of these serious, potentially life-threatening fungal infections in children CRESEMBA receives seven years and six months of US...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Astellas Pharma Inc. Chief Commercial Officer Claus Zieler has named Michael Petroutsas as Head, United States Commercial, leading the...

Astellas is returning to the Super Bowl to help educate game viewers about VEOZAH and vasomotor symptoms (VMS), the most commonly reported menopause symptoms1 The "Fewer Hot Flashes, More Not Flashes"

Both companies have earned a year-long opportunity for access to a distinguished life-science incubator in San Francisco, CA, along with the invaluable expertise provided by Astellas to advance...

CRESEMBA is the only azole antifungal therapy approved for pediatric patients as young as one affected by these serious, potentially life-threatening infections Approval based on results of two...

GA is a form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that causes irreversible vision loss, affecting approximately 1.5 million people in the United States1,2 Eric and his mother, Jamey, are...

If approved, CRESEMBA will offer a new treatment option for pediatric patients facing certain invasive fungal infections NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc....

Both Companies win a year of access to a prestigious life-science incubator in San Francisco, CA and to Astellas expertise to further their research Award helps biotech start-ups accelerate early...

Sponsorship provides a year of access to MBC BioLabs' life-science incubators and in-house Astellas expertise for scientific innovators TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --...

- Winner developed app to empower cancer patients after experience as a cancer caregiver - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") today announced the...

- 135,000 square-foot state-of-the-art gene therapy manufacturing facility located in Sanford, N.C., officially opened June 8 - Facility to support clinical- and commercial-scale manufacturing of...

- Addressing everyday challenges in cancer care; apply by June 3, 2022 - NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") today announced that it is accepting...

- Vcreate and Weatherwax Biotechnologies win a year of access to life-science incubator in San Francisco, CA and to Astellas expertise to further their research - TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14,...

-Thymmune Therapeutics and M13 Therapeutics win a year of access to life-science incubator in Cambridge, MA and access to Astellas expertise to further their research- CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 3, 2021 /

Astellas ranked again in Seramount's 100 Best Companies and Best Companies for Dads lists. NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) revealed its...

Sponsorship provides a year of access to MBC BioLabs' life-science incubators and in-house Astellas expertise for scientific innovators TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --...

Astellas' "Future Innovator Prize" sponsorship provides access to life-science incubator and in-house Astellas expertise for scientific entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug....

- PROGRAF Becomes First Immunosuppressive Drug Approved in the U.S. for People Receiving a Lung Transplant - NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503,...

- Three innovators awarded $200,000 in total grants and resources for their work to "Change Cancer Care" beyond medicine - NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc....

Oncology head Mark Reisenauer named Astellas US President; Masahide Goto named President at Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine NORTHBROOK, Ill. and BOSTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh consecutive year, Astellas has achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) annual Corporate Equality Index

Sponsorship provides a year of access to MBC BioLabs' life-science incubators and in-house Astellas expertise SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Venture Management (President:...

- AXONIS Therapeutics, Inc. and Tenza win a year of access to life-science incubator in Cambridge, MA and access to Astellas expertise to further their research - CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 8, 2020...

- 11th Annual Changing Tomorrow Day Enables Employees to Support Frontline Workers in Hospitals, Homeless and Hospitalized Veterans and Others in Need - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/...

Sponsorship provides a year of access to MBC BioLabs' life-science incubators and in-house Astellas expertise for scientific innovators TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the structure and operating model for its global Patient Centricity organization designed to support the development of...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas again ranked among the top companies for working parents in Working Mother Magazine's 2020 "100 Best Companies" list for both working...

Recent grants and redirected funding help to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by improving healthcare infrastructure, training and education in low-income countries NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 1, 2020...

-Tackling everyday challenges in cancer care, apply by September 28, 2020- NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") today announced the call for entries...

Astellas "Golden Ticket" sponsorship provides access to life-science incubator and in-house Astellas expertise for scientific entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 23, 2020...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas") announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With more and more Americans facing economic hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Astellas has implemented changes to its patient...

- New Funding will Address Disparities in Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment for 400,000 People in Need - NORTHBROOK, Ill. and INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Astellas Global...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth consecutive year, Astellas has achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) annual Corporate Equality...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for...

Catherine Levitt and Charlotte Stanton named to key global and regional senior roles NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 9, 2019 -- Astellas today announced the promotions of Catherine Levitt to senior vice...

Two exciting biotechs win a year of access to life-science incubator and in-house Astellas expertise to advance their early drug discovery research MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --...

- Four innovators awarded $200,000 in total grants and resources following live pitch event to a panel of judges that included celebrity entrepreneur Bill Rancic - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 28, 2019...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas earned a spot on the 2019 Working Mother's Best Companies for Dads list for the first time for its leadership in paternity leave and Bridge...

- Finalists will present their ideas during a live pitch event - $200,000 in total funds to be awarded NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") today...

- Astellas named Working Mother "100 Best Company" for fifth consecutive year - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was ranked in the Top 10 of the 2019 Working Mother "100...

- US Employees Support 16 Local Organizations for Changing Tomorrow Day 2019 - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 1,000 Astellas employees stepped away from the office today...

Supporting pre-clinical scientific research: "Golden Ticket" sponsorship provides access to life-science incubator and in-house Astellas expertise for scientific entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 27 2019 – Astellas today announced the appointments of a new Brand General Manager for new products in the company’s oncology franchise, and a new senior vice president...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that David Fryrear, M.S., joined its Medical and Development (M&D) organization as senior vice president and head of the...

Glinski to Oversee US Sales for XTANDI NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Chelsea Glinski has been appointed national vice president, Oncology Sales,...

-Total Funds To Be Awarded Increased to $200,000; All Encouraged to Apply - - Cancer Advocates and Celebrities Bill and Giuliana Rancic Participate in Fourth Annual Challenge - NORTHBROOK, Ill.,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is proud to announce that Chelsea Glinski, executive director, Reimbursement Strategy will be recognized by the Healthcare Businesswomen's...

- Data Presented at the American Urological Association 2019 Annual Meeting - CHICAGO, May 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. today announced results from the Phase 4, 12-week PLUS...

April 25, 2019 -- Astellas and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached an agreement to resolve all claims raised by the government in its investigation regarding Astellas’ past...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is pleased to announce two recent senior-level promotions and one new hire within its Medical and Development (M&D) organization. Steven...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Astellas has achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) annual Corporate Equality...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas announced today that PROGRAF® Granules (tacrolimus for oral suspension) is now available for prescription in the United States. PROGRAF...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the promotions of James Kellerman to senior vice president and head of Intellectual Property (IP) Legal, reporting to Linda...

Joint Project Will Explore Enhancements to Patient Communication and Shared Decision-Making NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas US LLC and WiserCare, a company that develops...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is pleased to announce three recent senior-level promotions and one new hire within its Medical and Development (M&D) organization. Erkut...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Lei Ding has been promoted to vice president, Payer Strategy, Contracts and Pricing. In this role, Ding will be...

Navigation Acuity Tool to be Developed by Astellas US LLC and AONN+ NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas US LLC and the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+)...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Eloiza Domingo-Snyder has been appointed to executive director of Diversity and Inclusion, Astellas US. In this newly...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today issued its third-annual Americas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report Card. The Report Card, which can be found here, outlines...

Three innovators working to change cancer care awarded a combined $100,000 in grants following live pitch to a panel of judges that included celebrity entrepreneur Bill Rancic Winning idea aims to...

Astellas ranked in recognition of its commitment and support for working mothers NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was named one of the 2018 "100 Best Companies" by Working...

Bill and Giuliana Rancic to Lend Expertise, Passion and Personal Cancer Experience to Inspire Fellow Entrepreneurs C3 Prize Category Winners will compete for the Grand Prize during a live event at...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Geoff Towle has been promoted to vice president, Oncology Marketing, Astellas US. In this role, Towle will be...

--Additional marketing award received for Best Video/TV Campaign-- NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was recognized as the silver winner for "Company of the Year" in the...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800 Astellas employees joined together across four countries to help their communities and volunteer at 16 local nonprofit organizations....

Winner Will Attend Live Taping of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc., announced today the launch of the "What's Next Sweepstakes,"

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Rodrigo Fernandez has been promoted to vice president, Latin America, based in Northbrook and reporting to Percival...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Shontelle Dodson, Pharm.D, has been appointed to senior vice president, Health Systems. In this role, Shontelle will...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that David Abbott has been promoted to national vice president Key Account Management (KAM). Abbott's previous role was...

For the remainder of 2018, Astellas will not increase any of the company’s drug prices in the United States. Astellas believes that the price of medicines should be a fair reflection of the...

Dr. Halit Bander named VP, Oncology, Medical Affairs; Moyra Knight named VP, Corporate Communications; Maribeth Landwehr named Executive Director, Corporate Communications NORTHBROOK, Ill., July...

Employees Also Raised More Than $55,000 at Third Annual "One Astellas Spirit Run" for Seven Charitable Organizations ANAHEIM, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 1,400 Astellas...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today appointed Nahrin Marino to vice president, head of Ethics & Compliance, Americas effective July 15. Previously, Marino served as...

Joins Company's Executive Leadership Team NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is pleased to announce that Bernhardt G. Zeiher, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P., ("Bernie"), was...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was again named one of America's top workplaces by Forbes Magazine for the fourth consecutive year. Astellas appeared among the top 200 best...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Nahrin Marino, Deputy General Counsel, Legal, will be recognized as one of the most inspirational people in the life...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Awards program has selected Astellas for its highest honor – the Pro Patria Award...

Dragovic was previously Vice President, Ethics & Compliance Americas NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas announced the appointment of Tatjana Dragovic, J.D. to head, Ethics &...

Barretto-Ko was previously Senior Vice President, International Operations NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. incoming President and Chief Executive Officer...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced three senior-level changes in its global Legal and Human Resources organizations. Roderick (Rod) Christmon is promoted to...

Steve Sabus appointed to General Manager of Astellas Pharma Canada; Lynn Fenicchia Gerber and Kevin O'Keefe promoted to new roles in U.S. Sales Organization NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 8, 2018...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced Anthony Fiordaliso, M.B.A., C.P.A., has been promoted to vice president, Americas Finance, reporting to Stephen Knowles,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that João Carlos de Britto has been named general manager of Astellas Farma Brasil (AFB). He will report to Percival...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Behind the bushes? In the men's room because the line for the women's restroom was too long? For women with symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB),...