Item 8.01. Other Events.

On July 7, 2008, Inovio Biomedical Corporation ("Inovio" or "the registrant"), announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement with VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("VGX"). On October 1, 2008, VGX issued a press release referencing the pending merger with Inovio and announcing its receipt of a material contract with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Investors of both Inovio and VGX and the public are encouraged to read the relevant registration and proxy solicitation related documents to be filed with the SEC in relation to the proposed merger between the registrant and VGX because they contain important information about the companies, the proposed merger, the securities to be issued and the expectations for the combined company. The registration statement/proxy statement to be filed on Form S-4 and other merger-related documents will be available, when filed, without charge, from the SEC's web site (www.sec.gov) or can be obtained, free of charge, by requesting such documents, including any items incorporated by reference, from the registrant.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated October 1, 2008 issued by VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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