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Astellas Gene Therapies to Lay Off Employees at Seattle Stem Cell Unit

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PLANNED DATE
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What we know

Location: Seattle, WA, USA.

Department affected: stem cell unit.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc. has announced plans to close its stem cell unit located in Seattle, which will result in layoffs. While the exact number of employees affected has not been disclosed, the closure indicates significant workforce reductions are forthcoming. The decision reflects ongoing strategic adjustments within the company. Further details regarding the timeline for these layoffs have not been provided, leaving uncertainty about the immediate future for employees at this site.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc. since June 2024, including 48 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 3 additional events known from news reporting.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc..

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Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc.ASTL
Health Care
7
EVENTS TRACKED
48
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 15, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 29, 2026