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Sagimet Biosciences to Participate in the Canaccord Genuity 45th Annual Growth Conference
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 05, 2025 (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 a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 45th Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. EDT in Boston, MA. A webcast of the fireside chat will be available in the Investors & Media section of Sagimet’
About this update from Sagimet Biosciences Inc. - Series A
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