Astex – Oncology and CNS Drug Discovery & Development

Committed to the fight against cancer and CNS disorders

Committed to the fight against cancer and CNS disorders

World leading innovative drug discovery & development

Our research and development teams utilize our cutting edge technology platform in the relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that address the extensive and complex challenges in oncology and diseases of the CNS.

Astex has built a rich product portfolio with multiple drugs in clinical development

Latest from Astex

13 February 2023

Astex and Cardiff University Medicines Discovery Institute Announce New Drug Discovery Collaboration on Neurodegenerative Diseases

31 December 2022

Astex Co-founder and CEO Harren Jhoti Awarded OBE in the King’s New Year Honours

In the News

15 December 2022
Astex and AstraZeneca deliver ‘landmark’ breast cancer drug

22 November 2022
Cancer Research UK and Newcastle University announce alliance extension with Astex Pharmaceuticals (UK)

06 April 2022
Astex enters new partnership with the UK Dementia Research Institute to accelerate progress in dementia research

Sustaining Innovation

Sustaining Innovation Postdoctoral Training Program

Career Opportunities

We seek to attract and retain talented individuals who are passionate about improving patient outcomes.

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Interactive Scientific Resources

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