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Sagimet Biosciences to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ

Sagimet Biosciences to Present at H.C. Wainwright Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ

By Nina Shah
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Sagimet Biosciences Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel FASN inhibitors for metabolic and fibrotic diseases, announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference with a fireside chat scheduled on May 19, 2026. The event will be webcast and archived for investors and media.

Sagimet Biosciences to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ
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Key Points

  • Sagimet is developing first-in-class FASN inhibitors targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways.
  • The company is addressing unmet medical needs in diseases linked to fatty acid overproduction, including acne, MASH, and certain tumors.
  • Participation in the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect conference provides an investor platform to discuss pipeline and corporate strategy.

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced that management will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York, NY with a fireside chat at 2pm ET (link here).

A webcast of the fireside chat will be available in the Investors & Media section of Sagimet’s website at www.sagimet.com, with an archived replay available for 90 days following the live event.

About Sagimet Biosciences 

Sagimet is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel FASN inhibitors designed to target dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways in conditions resulting from the overproduction of the fatty acid, palmitate. FASN is a regulator of lipid synthesis, and a key pathway implicated in multiple diseases, such as acne, MASH and certain FASN-dependent tumor types. For additional information about Sagimet, please visit www.sagimet.com.

Investor Contact:
Joyce Allaire 
LifeSci Advisors 
JAllaire@LifeSciAdvisors.com

Media Contact:
Maggie Whitney
LifeSci Communications
mwhitney@lifescicomms.com


Risks

  • As a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, Sagimet's products are still under development and may face regulatory or clinical trial risks.
  • Market acceptance and commercial viability of FASN inhibitors remain uncertain, impacting long-term financial prospects.
  • The competitive landscape in metabolic and fibrotic disease therapeutics may pose challenges to Sagimet's future growth.

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