Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. PLRX

Leader in targeted immuno-oncology drug development brings three decades of academic and biopharmaceutical oncology expertise SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today announced the appointment of David Raben, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Raben brings more than 30 years of experience in academic translational

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) today announced the receipt of Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PLN-101095, an oral, small molecule, dual selective inhibitor of αvβ8 and αvβ1 integrins, in combination with pembrolizumab for the potential the treatment of solid tumors that are resistant to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). PLN-101095 is currently being evaluated in the Phase 1a/1b

FORTIFY, a Phase 1b indication expansion trial of PLN-101095, experiencing strong enrollment Appointed seasoned oncology drug development leaders Flavia Borellini, Ph.D. and Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E. to Board of Directors SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today provided a corporate update and reported second qu

Appointments bring global oncology drug development experience and deepen Board’s operational and regulatory expertise SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today announced the appointments of Flavia Borellini, Ph.D. and Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E. to its Board of Directors. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am

First participant dosed in FORTIFY, a Phase 1b indication expansion trial of PLN-101095Oral presentation at AACR 2026 featured updated data from Phase 1 trial of PLN-101095 showing deepening of confirmed responses in checkpoint inhibitor-refractory solid tumors PLN-101095 spotlighted as novel IO approach as part of AACR's 2026 Highlights Plenary Session SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company f

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today announced its participation in the 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference. Bernard Coulie, M.D., Ph.D., Pliant’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Keith Cummings, M.D., Pliant’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, May

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics (Nasdaq: PLRX) today announced the dosing of the first participant in the FORTIFY Phase 1b open-label indication expansion clinical trial of PLN-101095 in combination with pembrolizumab, in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-refractory advanced or metastatic solid tumors. PLN-101095 is an oral, small molecule, dual selective inhibitor of the integrins αvβ8 and αvβ1. “We are pleased to announce this m

Confirmed responses deepened with an average maximum tumor reduction from baseline of 89% and median time on treatment increased to 19 months Data highlighted in oral presentation at AACR’s Clinical Trials Mini Symposium Phase 1b indication expansion trial is enrolling SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) today announced the presentation of updated data from its Phase 1 trial of PLN-101095, in combination with pembrolizumab, in

Selected for oral presentation at Clinical Trials Mini SymposiumSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today announced the presentation of data from the Phase 1 trial of PLN-101095 at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting taking place in San Diego, California from April 17-22, 2026.

PLN-101095 Phase 1 data showed deep and durable ongoing responses in checkpoint inhibitor refractory solid tumors PLN-101095 accelerated development plan underway with initiation of Phase 1b indication expansion trial SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today provided a corporate update and reported fourth quarter 20

Pliant Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PLRX) used its presentation at Oppenheimer’s 36th Annual Healthcare Conference to outline its strategic transition toward oncology following the discontinuation of its fibrosis efforts. Chief Executive Officer Bernard Coulie and Chief Financial Officer Keith Cummings high

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today announced its participation in the Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference being held in a virtual format February 25-26, 2026. Bernard Coulie, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer and Keith Cummings, M.D., Chief Financial Officer, will partic

Oncology program advancing with data expected in the fourth quarter 2025 BEACON-IPF close out activities to be completed in the fourth quarter 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today provided a corporate update and reported third quarter 2025 financial results. “During the third quarter, our team continued to a

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