Announces Near-Term System and Diagnostics Initiatives

Extends VisEn’s Leading Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Agent Portfolio to Enable Expanded Readouts of Key Protease Biomarkers in Research and Drug Development

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. and WALTHAM, MA., November 17, 2009 — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and BG Medicine, Inc. today announced a development and commercialization agreement for galectin-3, a novel biomarker that may play a role in detecting the development and progression of heart failure. The assay will be developed for Abbott’s Architect immunochemistry instrument platform, specifically the company’s i1000SR and i2000SR instruments. The agreement grants Abbott a license to BG Medicine’s intellectual property related to galectin-3. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Experienced Drug Hunters Armed with Structure-Based G Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR) Drug Discovery Technology From The Scripps Research Institute

Expands VisEn’s Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Agent Portfolio to Enable Enhanced Multiplexed Readouts of Key Biomarkers in Research and Drug Development

Company Discovers Novel Mechanism to Increase Red Blood Cells

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 8, 2009 - Acceleron Pharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics that modulate the growth of cells and tissues including red blood cells, bone, muscle, fat, and the vasculature, presented data demonstrating that ACE-536 promotes formation of red blood cells through inhibition of members of the TGF-beta superfamily, at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.

LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the appointment of Lijun Wu, Ph.D., as Vice President, Biology. In this newly created position, Dr. Wu will have responsibility for Concert’s non-clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and bioanalytical functions and will report to Roger Tung, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Concert.

$800,000 New York State Funding Set to Create Green Jobs, Increase Manufacturing and Reduce Dependency on Petroleum-Based Plastics

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., December 16, 2009—AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.

Key Personnel Support Growth and Advancement of Clinical Pipeline and GMP Manufacturing Activities