Astex Pharmaceuticals to Present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference
by GlobeNewswire
DUBLIN, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASTX), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics, today announced that James S.J. Manuso, PhD, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the 15th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference on Tuesday, February 12th in New York City.
The Company's presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available in the Investor Events section of the Company's website, www.astx.com. The webcast will be archived for 30 days.
About Astex Pharmaceuticals
Astex Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics with a focus on oncology. The Company is developing a proprietary pipeline of novel therapies and is creating de-risked products for partnership with leading pharmaceutical companies. Astex Pharmaceuticals developed DACOGEN® (decitabine) for Injection and receives significant royalties on global sales.
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CONTACT: Timothy L. Enns
Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications & Marketing
Tel: +1 (925) 560-2810
E-mail: tim.enns@astx.com
Susanna Chau
Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manager
Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (925) 560-2845
E-mail: susanna.chau@astx.com
Alan Roemer
The Trout Group
Managing Director
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E-mail: aroemer@troutgroup.com