Categories: News

Pliant Therapeutics to Participate in the BTIG Biotechnology Conference

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 03, 2021 (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 its participation in the 2021 BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference to be held August 9 – 10, 2021.

Bernard Coulie, M.D., Ph.D., Pliant’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. EST / 12:30 p.m. PST and, along with members of Pliant’s senior management team, will conduct one-on-one meetings with members of the investment community.

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 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. 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, 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 TwitterLinkedInFacebook and YouTube.

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

 

Staff

Recent Posts

DiagnosTear Signs Non-Binding Term Sheet with Sheba Impact and Ramot to Exclusively License New Eye Imaging Technology, CLARIFY, Enabling Needle-Free Blood Count

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - DiagnosTear Technologies Inc. (CSE: DTR) (FSE:…

6 hours ago

CranioSense Awarded $5.5 Million in Federal Grants to Validate Noninvasive Neurotech

BOSTON, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CranioSense, Inc., a neurotechnology company developing the world's first noninvasive…

6 hours ago

Therap Services Announces 2026 National Conference Schedule: Highlighting New Tools, Best Practices, and Over 250 Specialized Sessions

TORRINGTON, Conn., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services, the national leader in HIPAA-compliant electronic…

6 hours ago

Catalyst by Wellstar Launches Polysight, Bringing Real-Time AI to Healthcare Compliance

The startup was formed to address rising regulatory complexity in healthcare.ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/…

6 hours ago

Rockbridge Growth Equity-backed ProSites Acquires GeniusVets, Creating a Comprehensive Veterinary Marketing Platform under its LifeLearn Brand

LifeLearn offers a full suite of website creation, digital marketing, client communications and education, and…

6 hours ago

CORRECTION: TruMerit and NAPNAP Team Up to Develop a Global Micro-credential for Pediatric Nursing Care

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / TruMerit, a worldwide leader in…

6 hours ago