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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2004

 

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NANOGEN, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

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Delaware		000-23541		33-0489621
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

10398 Pacific Center Court, San Diego, California		92121
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858) 410-4600

 

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Item 5. Other Events.

 

On June 2, 2004, Nanogen, Inc. (“Nanogen”) announced that it has appointed David Ludvigson as its president and chief operating officer replacing Bruce Huebner. A copy of the press release issued by Nanogen on June 2, 2004 is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

 

(c)

Exhibits.

 

99.1

Press Release dated June 2, 2004.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

		NANOGEN, INC.
Dated: June 3, 2004		By:		/s/ Nicholas J. Venuto
				Nicholas J. Venuto
				Senior Director, Finance

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number		Description of Document
99.1		Press Release dated June 2, 2004.