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SUMMIT, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The contact information of release should read: Celgene Corporation Investors: 908-673-9628 [ investors@celgene.com ] or Media: 908-673-2275 [ media@celgene.com ].

"As we continue to expand our global reach, Dr. Barkeras international perspective will enhance our ability to navigate through an increasingly dynamic healthcare landscape and provide patients access to our innovative therapies"

The corrected release reads:

CELGENE CORPORATION ELECTS DR. RICHARD W. BARKER TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) today announced the election of Richard W. Barker, D.Phil., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Barker is a global thought leader in healthcare systems and government policy. He served as Director General of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), and as a board member for the European and International pharmaceutical industry federations, addressing critical issues and working closely with government health agencies.

During his career, Dr. Barker was Chief Executive of Chiron Diagnostics, General Manager of IBMas Worldwide Healthcare Solutions division and leader of McKinsey & Companyas European healthcare practice.

aAs we continue to expand our global reach, Dr. Barkeras international perspective will enhance our ability to navigate through an increasingly dynamic healthcare landscape and provide patients access to our innovative therapies,a said Robert J. Hugin, Celgeneas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Dr. Barker holds a D.Phil. in biophysics and a B.A. in Chemistry, both from Oxford University.

About Celgene

Celgene Corporation, headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, is an integrated global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases through gene and protein regulation. For more information, please visit the companyas Web site at [ www.celgene.com ].

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