Galecto to Participate in SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference

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BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on fibrosis and cancer treatments, will present at the SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference from February 14-16, 2023. The presentation is scheduled for February 14th at 8:00 AM EST. A live webcast will be available on Galecto's Investor website, along with a replay following the event.

Currently, Galecto is developing small molecule inhibitors targeting galectin-3 and LOXL2, with four ongoing Phase 2 trials including treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and non-small cell lung cancer.

BOSTON, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and a world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that management will present at the upcoming SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference taking place on February 14-16, 2023. Details for the event are as follows:

SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference
Date:	Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
Time:	8:00 AM EST
Webcast:	Click Here

A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the “News & Events” section of Galecto’s Investor website at https://ir.galecto.com/news-and-events/events. A replay of the presentation will be available on this same website following the event.

About Galecto
Galecto is a clinical stage company incorporated in the U.S. that is developing small molecule-based inhibitors of galectin-3 and LOXL2. Galecto has four ongoing Phase 2 clinical programs in fibrosis and cancer, including (i) an inhaled galectin-3 modulator (GB0139) in a Phase 2b trial for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); (ii) an orally active LOXL2 inhibitor (GB2064) in a Phase 2 trial for the treatment of myelofibrosis; (iii) an orally active galectin-3 inhibitor (GB1211) in a Phase 1b/2a trial in liver cirrhosis; and (iv) an orally active galectin-3 inhibitor (GB1211) in a separate Phase 2 trial for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in combination with atezolizumab (Tecentriq®).

Galecto intends to use its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information. For regular updates about Galecto, visit www.galecto.com.

For more information, contact:

Galecto, Inc.
Hans Schambye, CEO
Jon Freve, CFO
+45 70 70 52 10
Investors/US	Media/EU
Ashley R. Robinson	Sandya von der Weid
arr@lifesciadvisors.com	svonderweid@lifesciadvisors.com
+1 617 430 7577	+41 78 680 0538

FAQ

When is Galecto's presentation at the SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference?

Galecto will present on February 14, 2023, at 8:00 AM EST.

Where can I watch the Galecto presentation online?

The presentation can be viewed via a live webcast on Galecto's Investor website.

What is Galecto's focus in biotechnology?

Galecto is focused on developing novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer.

What are some of Galecto's ongoing clinical trials?

Galecto has four ongoing Phase 2 clinical programs targeting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and non-small cell lung cancer.

What is the stock symbol for Galecto?

The stock symbol for Galecto is GLTO.