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Pliant Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Lily Cheung as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) has appointed Ms. Lily Cheung as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 25 years of experience, including 15 years in commercial-stage companies, Cheung previously held senior HR roles at Synthekine and Rigel Pharmaceuticals. Her expertise is expected to enhance the company's culture and make it an attractive workplace. Pliant is focused on developing therapies for fibrosis, with its lead candidate, bexotegrast (PLN-74809), currently in Phase 2a trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. The company has received FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designations for this candidate.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrosis, today announced Ms. Lily Cheung as its Chief Human Resources Officer.

Ms. Cheung brings over 25 years of Human Resources experience across the technology and biopharmaceutical industries, including more than 15 years of commercial-stage experience.

Ms. Cheung joins Pliant from Synthekine, a privately held biotechnology company. Prior to this, Ms. Cheung served as Vice President of Human Resources at Rigel Pharmaceuticals, where she supported an integrated research, development and commercial-stage organization. Prior, she held positions of increasing responsibilities at Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company) and held human resources roles at Covad Communications, National Semiconductor and United Behavioral Health. Ms. Cheung received her B.S. in Management from San Francisco State University.

“At Pliant, people and culture are center to our success and we are delighted to welcome Lily leading the important Human Resources function,” said Bernard Coulie, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Pliant Therapeutics. “Lily’s multi-dimensional experience and demonstrated success across biopharma companies at various stages of development will help us shape corporate culture and assist us in highlighting Pliant as a great place to work."

About Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.

Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis. Pliant's lead product candidate, bexotegrast (PLN-74809), is an oral small molecule dual selective inhibitor of αvß6 and αvß1 integrins that is in development in the lead indications for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, or PSC. Bexotegrast (PLN-74809) has received Fast Track Designation and Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in IPF and PSC and Orphan Drug Designation from the European Medicines Agency in IPF and PSC. Pliant is currently conducting Phase 2a trials of bexotegrast in the lead indications of IPF and PSC. Pliant has also developed PLN-1474, a small molecule selective inhibitor of αvß1 for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH with liver fibrosis, which Pliant has transferred to Novartis pursuant to our development partnership. In addition to clinical stage programs, Pliant currently has two preclinical programs targeting oncology and muscular dystrophies. For additional information about Pliant Therapeutics, visit www.PliantRx.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions, or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those regarding development of bexotegrast, and our other product candidates. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on our current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Pliant Therapeutics could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those related to the development and commercialization of our product candidates, including any delays in our ongoing or planned preclinical or clinical trials, the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, operations, clinical supply and plans, our reliance on third parties for critical aspects of our development operations, the risks inherent in the drug development process, the risks regarding the accuracy of our estimates of expenses and timing of development, our capital requirements and the need for additional financing, and our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our product candidates. These and additional risks are discussed in the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2021 which we filed with the SEC on March 1, 2022, as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, which we filed with the SEC on November 8, 2022, each available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Unless otherwise noted, Pliant is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor and Media Contact:

Christopher Keenan
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
ir@pliantrx.com


FAQ

Who is the new Chief Human Resources Officer at Pliant Therapeutics?

Ms. Lily Cheung has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Pliant Therapeutics.

What experience does Lily Cheung have?

Lily Cheung has over 25 years of HR experience, including positions at Synthekine and Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

How will Lily Cheung's appointment impact Pliant Therapeutics?

Her extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical sector is expected to strengthen the company's culture and HR function.

What is Pliant Therapeutics focused on developing?

Pliant Therapeutics is focused on discovering and developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrosis.

What is the status of Pliant's lead product candidate?

Pliant's lead product candidate, bexotegrast (PLN-74809), is currently in Phase 2a trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

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