BIOCRYST SCHEDULED TO PRESENT AT THE LAZARD LIFE SCIENCES CONFERENCE

November 19, 2004
BIOCRYST SCHEDULED TO PRESENT AT THE LAZARD LIFE SCIENCES CONFERENCE

Birmingham, Alabama - November 22, 2004 - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: BCRX) announced that Charles E. Bugg, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO, will be presenting at the Lazard Life Sciences Conference on Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested investors can listen to the presentation live over the Internet during the conference at the following address:

What:

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Presentation at the Lazard Life Sciences Conference

When:

Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Where:

http://www.wsw.com/webcast/lz/bcrx

How:

Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above

For those unable to listen at the designated time, the webcast will remain available for replay on http://www.wsw.com/webcast/lz/bcrx for 90 days following the conference.

Founded in 1986, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of small-molecule pharmaceuticals to treat cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, and viral infections.

Contacts:
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mike Darwin
Chief Financial Officer
(205) 444-4600

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