May 15, 2019 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Fixed-Duration Treatment Option for Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

On May 15, 2019, the FDA approved a fixed-duration, chemotherapy-free combination of Genentech medicines for people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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May 15, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech Announces FDA Approval for Venclexta plus Gazyva for People With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

May 15, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech’s Personalized Medicine Entrectinib Shrank Tumors Harboring NTRK, ROS1 Or ALK Gene Fusions in Children and Adolescents

May 9, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech to Present New Data Highlighting Comprehensive Approach to Cancer Care at 2019 American Society Of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

May 7, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech to Present New OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) Data Analyses Showing Significant Reduction of Disability Progression in Relapsing and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis at the AAN Annual Meeting

May 6, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech Presents Data from the Risdiplam Pivotal FIREFISH and SUNFISH Studies in Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the 2019 AAN Annual Meeting

May 3, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Approves Genentech's Kadcyla for Adjuvant Treatment of People With HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer With Residual Invasive Disease After Neoadjuvant Treatment

May 3, 2019 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Adjuvant Treatment for Certain Patients with HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer

On May 3, 2019, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for adjuvant (after surgery) treatment of people with HER2-positive early breast cancer (EBC) who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant (before surgery) taxane and Herceptin-based treatment.

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April 28, 2019 | Press Release

New Genentech Data at the 2019 AAN Annual Meeting Showcase Breadth and Promise of Neuroscience Portfolio

March 18, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Approves Genentech’s Tecentriq in Combination With Chemotherapy for the Initial Treatment of Adults With Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

March 18, 2019 | News Feature

FDA Approves First and Only Cancer Immunotherapy for Initial Treatment of Difficult-to-Treat Type of Lung Cancer

On March 18, 2019, the FDA approved Genentech’s immunotherapy, in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide), for the initial (first-line) treatment of adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

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March 8, 2019 | News Feature

Genentech Medicine FDA Approved as First Cancer Immunotherapy for a Type of Breast Cancer

On March 8, 2019, the FDA granted accelerated approval to a Genentech medicine for the treatment of adults with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer in people whose tumors express PD-L1, as determined by an FDA-approved test.

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March 8, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Grants Genentech’s Tecentriq in Combination With Abraxane Accelerated Approval for People With PD-L1-Positive, Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

March 7, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech Submits Supplemental New Drug Application to FDA for Venclexta Plus Gazyva for Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with Co-Existing Medical Conditions

March 5, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Accepts Genentech’s Supplemental New Drug Application for Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) for the Treatment of Influenza in People at High Risk of Complications

February 28, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Approves Herceptin Hylecta for Subcutaneous Injection in Certain HER2-Positive Breast Cancers

February 18, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Grants Priority Review to Genentech’s Polatuzumab Vedotin in Previously Treated Aggressive Lymphoma

February 18, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Grants Priority Review to Genentech’s Personalized Medicine Entrectinib

February 4, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech Submits Supplemental Biologics License Application to FDA For Kadcyla for Adjuvant Treatment of People With HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer With Residual Disease After Neoadjuvant Treatment

January 29, 2019 | Press Release

Genentech to Discontinue Phase III CREAD 1 and 2 Clinical Studies of Crenezumab in Early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) - Other Company Programs in AD Continue

January 24, 2019 | News Feature

Genentech Announces Alexander Hardy As Chief Executive Officer

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced the appointment of Alexander Hardy to chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2019.

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January 16, 2019 | Press Release

FDA Accepts Genentech’s Supplemental Biologics License Application for Tecentriq Plus Chemotherapy (Abraxane and Carboplatin) for the Initial Treatment of Metastatic Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

December 6, 2018 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Immunotherapy Combination for a Specific Type of Metastatic Lung Cancer

On December 6, 2018, the FDA granted approval to a new immunotherapy combination for the initial treatment of people with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.

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December 6, 2018 | Press Release

FDA Approves Genentech’s Tecentriq in Combination With Avastin and Chemotherapy for the Initial Treatment of People With a Specific Type of Metastatic Lung Cancer

December 5, 2018 | Press Release

Genentech’s Kadcyla Cut the Risk of Disease Recurring by Half Compared to Herceptin in People With HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer With Residual Disease After Neoadjuvant Treatment

December 4, 2018 | Press Release

FDA Grants Priority Review to Genentech’s Tecentriq in Combination With Chemotherapy for the Initial Treatment of Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

December 3, 2018 | Press Release

Genentech’s Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) Provided Sustained Bleed Control in the Largest Pivotal Study to Date of Children With Hemophilia A With Factor VIII Inhibitors

December 3, 2018 | Press Release

New Venclexta® Data Demonstrate Deep Responses in Two of the Most Common Types of Leukemia

November 26, 2018 | Press Release

FDA Approves The ACTpen For Genentech’s ACTEMRA, A Single-Dose, Prefilled Autoinjector For The Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Giant Cell Arteritis And Two Forms Of Juvenile Arthritis

November 21, 2018 | Press Release

Genentech Announces FDA Grants Venclexta Accelerated Approval for People With Newly-Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Those Who Are Ineligible For Intensive Induction Chemotherapy

November 21, 2018 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for People Newly-Diagnosed With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

On November 21, 2018, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine, in combination with azacitidine, or decitabine, or LDAC, for people newly-diagnosed with AML who are age 75 years or older, or who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy due to coexisting medical conditions. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rates. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.

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November 12, 2018 | Press Release

FDA Grants Priority Review to Genentech’s Tecentriq in Combination With Abraxane for the Initial Treatment of People With PD-L1-Positive, Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

October 24, 2018 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Single-dose Treatment For Influenza

On October 24, 2018, the FDA approved the first and only single-dose, oral antiviral medicine to treat the flu.

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October 4, 2018 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Prophylactic Treatment For Hemophilia A Without Factor VIII Inhibitors

On October 4, 2018, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine as a new prophylactic (preventative) treatment for adults and children, ages newborn and older, with hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors, making it the only approved medicine for hemophilia A with and without factor VIII inhibitors that can be self-administered under the skin (subcutaneously) once weekly, every two weeks or every four weeks.

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June 13, 2018 | News Feature

FDA Approves Genentech’s Avastin® (Bevacizumab) Plus Chemotherapy as a Treatment for Women with Advanced Ovarian Cancer Following Initial Surgery

On June 13, 2018 the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for the treatment of women with advanced (stage III or IV) epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer following initial surgical resection.

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June 8, 2018 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for Previously Treated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

On June 8, 2018, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for people with previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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December 20, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for Adjuvant Treatment of Specific Type of Early Breast Cancer

On December 20, 2017, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for adjuvant (after surgery) treatment of HER2-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence.

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November 16, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for Previously Untreated Advanced Follicular Lymphoma

On November 16, 2017, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine as a treatment option for people with previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma (stage II bulky, III or IV).

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November 16, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Once-Weekly Prophylactic Treatment For Hemophilia A With Inhibitors

On November 16, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine as a prophylactic (preventative) treatment for adults and children with hemophilia A with factor VIII inhibitors that can be self-administered once weekly by injection under the skin (subcutaneously).

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November 6, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves Genentech Medicine for First-Line Treatment of Specific Type of Lung Cancer

On November 6, 2017, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for the treatment of people with a specific type of lung cancer.

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June 22, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Time-Saving Treatment Option for People with Certain Blood Cancers

On June 22, 2017, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for subcutaneous (under the skin) injection for the treatment of certain blood cancers.

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April 17, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for People with Diabetic Retinopathy

On April 17, 2017, the FDA granted approval to a Genentech medicine for the monthly treatment of all forms of diabetic retinopathy, a potentially blinding eye disease.

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April 17, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Option for Certain People with Advanced Bladder Cancer

On April 17, 2017, the FDA granted accelerated approval to a Genentech cancer immunotherapy medicine as an initial treatment for certain people with advanced bladder cancer.

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March 28, 2017 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Medicine for Relapsing and Primary Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis

On March 28, the FDA approved the first and only medicine for both relapsing and primary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.

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December 6, 2016 | News Feature

FDA Approves Medicine for Women with Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

On December 6, 2016 the FDA approved a medicine for women with platinum-sensitive recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer.

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October 18, 2016 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Immunotherapy Medicine for a Type of Metastatic Lung Cancer

On October 18, 2016, the FDA granted approval to a new cancer immunotherapy medicine for the treatment of a type of metastatic lung cancer.

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September 16, 2016 | News Feature

Flu Season Resources

On average, 5-20% of the US population gets the flu each year, and more than 200,000 are hospitalized from seasonal flu related complications. To recognize flu symptoms, remember Flu F.A.C.T.S. (Fever, Aches, Chills, (extreme) Tiredness, and Sudden Onset).

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May 18, 2016 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Immunotherapy Medicine for Specific Type of Advanced Bladder Cancer

On May 18, 2016, the FDA granted accelerated approval to a new cancer immunotherapy medicine for the treatment of a specific type of advanced bladder cancer.

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April 11, 2016 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for Hard-To-Treat Type of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

On April 11, 2016, the FDA granted accelerated approval to a new medicine for the treatment of a hard-to-treat type of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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February 26, 2016 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Option For Certain People With Previously Treated Follicular Lymphoma

On February 26, 2016, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for people with follicular lymphoma whose disease did not respond to or returned after treatment with another medicine.

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December 11, 2015 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for Specific Type of Lung Cancer

On December 11, 2015, the FDA granted accelerated approval to a new medicine for the treatment of a specific type of lung cancer.

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November 10, 2015 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Treatment Option for Advanced Melanoma

On November 10, 2015, the FDA approved a new medicine for the treatment of advanced melanoma.

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February 6, 2015 | News Feature

FDA Approves Genentech Medicine for Diabetic Retinopathy in People with Diabetic Macular Edema

On February 6, 2015, the FDA approved a Genentech Medicine for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy in people with diabetic macular edema (DME).

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November 14, 2014 | News Feature

FDA Approves Genentech Medicine for Women with Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

On November 14, 2014, a Genentech medicine received FDA approval for the treatment of women with platinum-resistant, recurrent, epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, who have received no more than two prior chemotherapy regimens.

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October 15, 2014 | News Feature

FDA Approves Medicine for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

On October 15, 2014, the FDA approved a medicine for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

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August 14, 2014 | News Feature

FDA Approves Genentech Medicine for Women with Advanced Cervical Cancer

On August 14, 2014, a Genentech medicine received FDA approval for use in persistent, recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. It is the first biologic medicine approved in combination with chemotherapy to help women with this type of cancer live longer than with chemotherapy alone.

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July 1, 2014 | News Feature

Genentech Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Seragon Pharmaceuticals

On July 1, 2014, Genentech entered into an agreement to acquire Seragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company based in San Diego, California.

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March 21, 2014 | News Feature

FDA Approves Xolair® (omalizumab) for Subcutaneous Use for People with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU), a Form of Chronic Hives

On March 21, 2014, the FDA approved a Genentech medicine for people 12 years of age and older for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), a form of chronic hives.

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December 5, 2013 | News Feature

ASH 2013: Press Releases, Fact Sheets & More

We're presenting important new findings on unapproved and investigational medicines at ASH 2013. Read press releases and learn about our presence at ASH this year.

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November 1, 2013 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Genentech Medicine for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

On November 1, 2013, the FDA approved a new Genentech medicine for people with previously untreated CLL. It was the first medicine approved with the FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation.

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May 15, 2013 | News Feature

2013 ASCO Annual Meeting

Genentech to report new advances at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual MeetingGenentech will present important new data from studies of several cancer medicines at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) from May 31-June 4, 2013, in Chicago.This page is intended to be a media resource for Genentech developments at ASCO. It will be updated frequently throughout the meeting.

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May 14, 2013 | News Feature

FDA Approves First Personalized Medicine for EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the United States

On May 14, 2013, the FDA approved a personalized medicine for people newly diagnosed with a genetically distinct type of metastatic NSCLC.

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May 10, 2013 | News Feature

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Watson & Crick’s Discovery

Genentech built an iPad app that turns a primary genetic concept into a maddeningly addictive mobile game.

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January 23, 2013 | News Feature

FDA Approves New Use of Avastin Plus Fluoropyrimidine-Based Chemotherapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

On January 23, 2013, a Genentech medicine received FDA approval for a new use in metastatic colorectal cancer.

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October 12, 2012 | News Feature

FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Actemra in RA

On October 12, 2012, a Genentech medicine received approval from the FDA to expand its indication for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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August 25, 2012 | News Feature

Genentech's gRide Program Achieves Landmark Milestone

gRide, Genentech's employee commuting program, has saved 100 million miles of driving since the program's inception began in late 2006. The program began as a way to reduce the number of vehicles that travel to and park on the South San Francisco campus.

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August 10, 2012 | News Feature

Lucentis Approved for Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

On August 10, 2012, a Genentech medicine was approved by the FDA for diabetic macular edema (DME).

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June 11, 2012 | News Feature

Genentech Gives Back Week 2012

Genentech Gives Back Week (June 11 - 16, 2012) is a unique opportunity for Genentech employees to support the communities where we live and work.

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June 8, 2012 | News Feature

Perjeta Approved For HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

On June 8, 2012, a Genentech medicine was approved by the FDA for previously untreated HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

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May 30, 2012 | News Feature

Genentech at ASCO 2012

Genentech will present important new data on several cancer medicines at the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

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May 17, 2012 | News Feature

Landmark Alzheimer's Prevention Trial

Genentech, the Banner Alzheimer's Institute, and the National Institutes of Health are collaborating on the first-ever prevention trial in cognitively healthy individuals who are likely to develop Alzheimer's disease due to their genetic history.

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January 30, 2012 | News Feature

Erivedge Approved For Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma

On January 30, 2012, a Genentech medicine was approved by the FDA for the treatment of adults with a type of skin cancer, called basal cell carcinoma (BCC), that has spread to other parts of the body or that has come back after surgery or that their healthcare provider decides cannot be treated with surgery or radiation.

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August 17, 2011 | News Feature

Genentech Medicine Approved For Certain Type Of Melanoma

On August 17, 2011, a Genentech medicine was approved by the FDA for a type of inoperable or metastatic melanoma.

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October 20, 2010 | News Feature

Genentech Medicine Approved in Stomach Cancer

On October 20, 2010, a Genentech medicine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for stomach cancer.

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October 18, 2010 | News Feature

25th Anniversary of First Product Approval

October 18, 2010 is the 25th anniversary of Genentech's first product approval and the first recombinant biotech drug to be manufactured and marketed by a biotechnology company.

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September 21, 2010 | News Feature

Napoleone Ferrara Named 2010 Lasker Award Winner

Genentech Fellow Napoleone Ferrara is the winner of the 2010 Lasker Award for clinical research, presented annually to an investigator "whose contributions have improved the clinical treatment of patients."

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September 13, 2010 | News Feature

Genentech Goes to Town 2010

Genentech Goes to Town takes place September 13 to September 24 in South San Francisco, Vacaville, Oceanside and Hillsboro. The Genentech Goes to Town program supports our communities by providing employees with special "GenenMoney" to spend at local businesses.

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June 14, 2010 | News Feature

Genentech Gives Back Week 2010

Genentech Gives Back Week voluntary activities each day that help Genentech employees collectively make a difference in our communities. All employees are invited to participate in Genentech Gives Back as their time and interest allows.

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