SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Hana Biosciences (Nasdaq:HNAB), a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing cancer care, announced today that Fred Vitale, Vice President & Chief Business Officer, will present a company update at the Canaccord Adams 27th Annual Global Growth Conference on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 1:00 pm EDT at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA.
A live audio webcast of this presentation can be accessed on the company's website, www.hanabiosciences.com. An audio replay of the presentation will also be available after the conference.
About Hana Biosciences, Inc.
Hana Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:HNAB) is a South San Francisco, CA-based biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing innovative products to advance cancer care. The company is committed to creating value by building a world-class team, accelerating the development of lead product candidates, expanding its pipeline by being the alliance partner of choice, and nurturing a unique company culture. Additional information on Hana Biosciences can be found at www.hanabiosciences.com.
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