ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASTM), a leading developer of autologous cell products for the treatment of chronic cardiovascular diseases, today reported financial results and operational updates for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009. Aastrom continues to operate in a capital-efficient manner while advancing its cardiovascular clinical programs.