Item 8.01. Other Events.

On November 17, 2008, Nanogen, Inc. issued a press release to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following document is filed as an exhibit to this report:

99.1 Press Release dated November 17, 2008.

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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.

Date: November 17, 2008 By: /s/ Nicholas J. Venuto Name: Nicholas J. Venuto Title: Chief Financial Officer

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