

Glenn A. Oclassen, President and Chief Executive Officer, presides over the Opening Bell to commemorate Transcept Pharmaceuticals' listing on The NASDAQ Stock Market.On January 30, 2009, Transcept completed a merger with Novacea, Inc.
As part of the transaction, Novacea changed its name to "Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc." and its NASDAQ ticker symbol to "TSPT."
About Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TSPT):
Transcept Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the fields of psychiatry and sleep medicine. On January 30, 2009, Transcept completed a merger with Novacea, Inc. As part of the transaction, Novacea changed its name to "Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc." and its NASDAQ ticker symbol to "TSPT."
For further information, please visit the company's website at:
http://www.transcept.com.
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