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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20161231
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001346824
		IRS NUMBER:				830406777
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		20 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 1200
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-778-2500

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		STREET 1:		20 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 1200
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
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