United States newsroom

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) today announced that Tina Karunaratne, director of...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 9, 2017 – Today, Astellas was named one of America’s top midsize workplaces by Forbes Magazine. This is Astellas’ third consecutive appearance on the Forbes Best...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced three recent senior-level promotions within its Development organization. Joseph Fleishaker, Ph.D., FAAPS, FCP, was...

Astellas Americas President Jim Robinson to discuss the importance of listening to patients in tackling health decision-making, financial burden and transparency in care NORTHBROOK, Ill., April...

Long recognized for her impact in marketing and communications throughout the biopharma industry. NORTHBROOK, Ill., Monday, April 10, 2017 – Margaret Long, vice president, Business...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that John DeMay has been appointed president, Astellas US Technologies, Inc. (AUST). In this role, DeMay will be...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 15, 2017 - Astellas has been named a “Best of the Best” employer in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Biotech sector by several leading diversity-focused magazines...

Astellas ranked 25th on list for its commitment to changing tomorrow for patients and communities NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 10, 2017 – Astellas is committed to changing tomorrow for the patients we...

Astellas Americas Names Catherine Levitt Regional General Counsel for the Americas Appoints Chieko Mori Vice President Corporate Development NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas...

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 19, 2017 – Astellas has been named for the second year one of Corporate Knights’ 2017 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, moving up 10 spots in...

- Complete results of Phase 1/2 CHRYSALIS trial of gilteritinib in patients with Relapsed/Refractory AML to be presented during Oral Session on Dec. 5 - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Doug Noland will serve as Executive Director NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the creation of a new department in the Americas that will formally build on...

-Social Shares of #OrganDonor Support $5 Contribution from Astellas to World Transplant Games Federation, up to $175,000 USD- NORTHBROOK, Ill. and RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas USA Foundation has named Moyra Knight as president, transitioning from Jeffrey A. Winton, outgoing Astellas USA Foundation president....

Three C3 Prize winners awarded a total of $100,000 in grants and a membership to MATTER NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Oncology announced the three winners of the...

-Objective Response Rates Presented for Both Antibody-Drug Conjugate Programs- -Enfortumab Vedotin Demonstrates 59 Percent Objective Response Rate at Recommended Phase 2 Dose of 1.25 mg/kg,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the appointment of Steven E. Benner, M.D., as senior vice president and Therapeutic Area Head for Oncology, and the promotion of

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, more than 600 Astellas employees on two continents will get out of their offices, roll up their sleeves and help their communities. This...

Astellas ranked for its commitment and support of working mothers NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was named one of Working Mother Magazine's 100 Best Companies in the...

Out of more than 100 applicants from all over the world, five health care advocates with bright ideas to change cancer care will compete for a chance to win one of three grants totaling $100,000...

Northbrook, Ill. – Sept. 7, 2016 - Astellas announces the appointment of Stefanie Prodouz and Agatha Newman, who have joined Astellas as associate directors supporting communications for the...

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and ASPEN, Colo., August 23, 2016 - The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Bounce Back Award, presented by Astellas. The award goes...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler Marciniak, corporate affairs director and head of product communications for Astellas Americas, has been named to PRWeek's 2016 "40 Under 40"...

Employees Also Raised $7,500 for Urban Native Youth Association VANCOUVER, Canada – July 26, 2016 – Approximately 200 Astellas Medical Affairs, Americas employees from across the United...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that John Demaree has been promoted to vice president, Oncology Marketing, Astellas Americas. In this role, Demaree will...