Preliminary Results from Phase 2 Genzyme Study Highlight Potential of Novel Oral Compound for Gauch...(d's leading biotechnology companies Genz...),Health

Date:5/7/2008

d's leading biotechnology companies, Genzyme is dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Since 1981, the company has grown from a small start-up to a diversified enterprise with more than 10,000 employees in locations spanning the globe and 2007 revenues of $3.8 billion. In 2007, Genzyme was chosen to receive the National Medal of Technology, the highest honor awarded by the President of the United States for technological innovation.

With many established products and services helping patients in nearly 90 countries, Genzyme is a leader in the effort to develop and apply the most advanced technologies in the life sciences. The company's products and services are focused on rare inherited disorders, kidney disease, orthopaedics, cancer, transplant, and diagnostic testing. Genzyme's commitment to innovation continues today with a substantial development program focused on these fields, as well as immune disease, cardiovascular disease, and other areas of unmet medical need.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Genzyme's future business plans including, without limitation, statements about the potential uses and benefits of Genz-112638; when final results from the Phase 2 study will be available; and future clinical trial plans and potential uses of the data from such clinical trials. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecasted. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the actual timing of the completion of the analysis of clinical study results; Genzyme's ability to accurately understand and predict the outcome and impact of its clinical studies related to Genz-112638; Genzyme's ability to continue to support its clinical and other development efforts related to Genz-112638; the actual efficacy and safety of Genz-112638; the outcome of discussions with regulator
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