Pliant Therapeutics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical stage biotechnology firm focused on fibrosis treatments, announced that Dr. Bernard Coulie will attend two upcoming conferences in March 2022. The first is the Cowen 42nd Annual Health Care Conference on March 8 at 2:10 p.m. ET, where he will join a respiratory/infections panel. The second is the Oppenheimer 32nd Annual Healthcare Conference on March 16 at 3:20 p.m. ET, where he will present a company update. Presentations can be accessed via the investor relations page of Pliant’s website.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2022 (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 that Bernard Coulie, M.D., Ph.D., Pliant’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the following conferences in March.

• Cowen 42^nd Annual Health Care Conference: Dr. Coulie will participate in the Respiratory/ Infections panel on Tuesday, March 8, at 2:10 p.m. ET / 11:10 a.m. PT
• Oppenheimer 32^nd Annual Healthcare Conference: Dr. Coulie will present a company update on Wednesday, March 16, at 3:20 p.m. ET / 12:20 p.m. PT

Interested parties can access these presentations from the Investor Relations’ Events & Presentation page of Pliant’s website at https://ir.pliantrx.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations with an audio archive available for 30 days from the time they are made available.

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, PLN-74809, is an oral small molecule dual selective inhibitor of α_vß₆ and α_vß₁ integrins that is in development in the lead indications for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, or PSC. PLN-74809 has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for both IPF and PSC. Pliant is currently recruiting Phase 2a trials of PLN-74809 in the lead indications of IPF and PSC. Pliant has also developed PLN-1474, a small molecule selective inhibitor of α_vß₁ 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.

Investor and Media Contact:

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

 

FAQ

What conferences will Pliant Therapeutics attend in March 2022?

Pliant Therapeutics will participate in the Cowen 42nd Annual Health Care Conference on March 8 and the Oppenheimer 32nd Annual Healthcare Conference on March 16, 2022.

Who is presenting for Pliant Therapeutics at the March conferences?

Dr. Bernard Coulie, President and CEO of Pliant Therapeutics, will be presenting at both conferences.

What is the focus of Pliant Therapeutics at these conferences?

Pliant Therapeutics focuses on developing novel therapeutics for fibrosis treatment, and Dr. Coulie will provide updates on the company during the presentations.

How can I access the presentations from the Pliant Therapeutics conferences?

The presentations can be accessed from the Investor Relations’ Events & Presentation page on Pliant Therapeutics' website.

What is the ticker symbol for Pliant Therapeutics?

Pliant Therapeutics is listed under the ticker symbol PLRX on Nasdaq.