Tvardi Therapeutics is a clinical stage, private biotechnology company developing a new class of breakthrough medicines for diverse cancers, chronic inflammatory diseases and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2017 and based in Houston, Texas, the company is led by experienced entrepreneurs, innovative scientists and dedicated physicians. Tvardi is focused on the development of inhibitors of STAT3, a key signaling molecule positioned at the intersection of many pathways controlling gene networks integral to the survival and immune sequestration of cancer cells as well as to the pathogenesis of many inflammatory and fibrotic conditions. Tvardi is conducting a first-in-human Phase Ia dose-escalating study to determine safety and dosing for follow-on studies for its lead compound, TTI-101. Collectively, the societal and economic impact of STAT3-dependent disease is significant. Tvardi is highly motivated to develop safe and effective small molecule inhibitors of STAT3 for use across numerous diseases.