UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2008
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-21696	22-3106987
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

26 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts	02139
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 494-0400

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

In a press release dated May 7, 2008, ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The information set forth under the heading “Financial Highlights” and in the attached financial tables is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

In the press release dated May 7, 2008, the Company updated financial guidance for the year ending December 31, 2008 and provided information on upcoming medical and investor meetings. The information set forth under the headings “Financial Guidance”, “Upcoming Medical Meeting” and “Upcoming Investor Meetings” is being furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 8.01     Other Events.

In the press release dated May 7, 2008, the Company updated the status of its key corporate objectives for 2008 under the heading “2008 Corporate Objectives.” The Company hereby incorporates such information by reference into this Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated May 7, 2008.

The portion of the press release incorporated by reference into Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed pursuant to Item 8.01. In accordance with General Instruction B.2. to Form 8-K, the remaining portions of the press release are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

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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.

		ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
		By:	/s/ Edward M. Fitzgerald
			Edward M. Fitzgerald
			Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Date:	May 7, 2008

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated May 7, 2008.

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