
About Pliant Therapeutics Inc
Pliant Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PLRX) is deeply engaged in the discovery and development of therapies aimed at treating fibrosis, a complex disease process that impacts various tissues and organs throughout the body by progressively scarring them. With a sharp focus on utilizing their expertise in tissue-specific and mechanistic biology, the company aims to halt or reverse the progression of fibrotic diseases. Their projects span across multiple organ systems, including the lungs, liver, and kidneys, reflecting a broad yet focused approach to tackling these challenging conditions. Pliant's objective is to leverage their innovative research to revolutionize the treatment landscape for patients suffering from debilitating fibrotic conditions, providing new hope for effective treatments where options are currently limited.
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Operations
Products and/or services of Pliant Therapeutics Inc
- Bexotegrast (PLN-74809), a small molecule dual selective inhibitor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.
- PLN-1474, a small molecule selective inhibitor intended for the treatment of liver fibrosis associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- A pipeline of small molecule treatments for various fibrotic diseases, utilizing proprietary platform to inhibit integrin functionality and fibrosis progression.
- Research collaboration with Novartis focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of integrin-targeted therapies for fibrotic diseases.
- Development of integrin-based treatments for muscular dystrophies, aiming to address unmet needs in this area of chronic illness.
Pliant Therapeutics Inc executive team
- Dr. Bernard Coulie M.B.A., M.D., Ph.D.President, CEO & Director
- Dr. Keith Lamont Cummings M.B.A., M.D.Chief Financial Officer
- Dr. Rik Derynck Ph.D.Scientific Founder & Member of Scientific Advisory Board
- Mr. Dean Sheppard M.D.Scientific Founder & Member of Scientific Advisory Board
- Mr. Hal Chapman M.D.Scientific Founder & Member of Scientific Advisory Board
- Ms. Minnie KuoChief Operating Officer
- Ms. Delphine Imbert Ph.D.Chief Technical Officer
- Mr. Christopher S. KeenanVice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
- Monica Sandberg Ph.D.Vice President, Regulatory & Compliance
- Ms. Lily CheungChief Human Resources Officer