SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Certain Officers and Directors

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that it has commenced an investigation of Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Agios” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:AGIO) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws by the Company and/or certain of its officers and directors.

At the December 2016 American Society of Hematology meeting, Agios presented new data for its AG-519 molecule, which is in development for treatment of pyruvate kinase deficiency. Agios reported for AG-519 that after the data cut-off, one ongoing serious adverse event of drug related cholestatic hepatitis was reported after a dose of 300 mg.

On December 5, 2016, following this news, Agios stock fell over 12% to close at $49.88. To obtain additional information about the investigation, go to:

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or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@zlk.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972.

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