Data at ASH, SABCS demonstrate commitment of Novartis R&D in advancing treatments for patients with cancer and rare diseases, Novartis International AG

Release Date: 2010-12-01

Basel, December 1, 2010 - With more than 170 presentations focused on its marketed and pipeline compounds at key oncology medical congresses in December, Novartis continues to demonstrate progress of its innovative research and development efforts, collaboration with the scientific community and commitment to patients with cancer and rare diseases.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting in Orlando, FL (December 4-7) will feature 30 oral presentations on Novartis Oncology compounds including Tasigna® (nilotinib), Glivec® (imatinib)*, Afinitor® (everolimus), Exjade® (deferasirox), Zometa® (zoledronic acid) and LBH589 (panobinostat). The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), beginning December 8, will feature presentations on everolimus and Zometa.

"These data highlight progress of our hematology and oncology research with a focus on developing new treatment approaches based on an understanding of the molecular pathways involved in diseases," said Hervé Hoppenot, President of Novartis Oncology. "Our goal is to bring the right treatment to the right patient across a broad range of cancers and rare diseases."

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