Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ASTX] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
ADVISORY, March 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ASTX], a company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics with a focus on oncology, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.
In honor of the occasion, James S.J. Manuso, PhD, Chairman & CEO will ring the Opening Bell.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET
Contact:
Susanna Chau
(925) 560-2845
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Feed Information:
Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463
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Webcast:
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About Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ASTX]:
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.
For more information about Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., please visit http://www.astx.com.
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