FibroGen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes therapeutics to treat serious unmet medical needs. The company is developing Roxadustat, an oral small molecule inhibitor of hypoxia inducible factor prolyl hydroxylases that is in Phase III clinical development for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease in the United States and Europe; and in Phase II/III development in China for anemia associated with myelodysplastic syndromes. It is also developing Pamrevlumab, a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the activity of connective tissue growth factor that is in Phase III clinical development for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, pancreatic cancer, liver fibrosis, and diabetic kidney disease, as well as Phase II trial for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The company has collaboration agreements with Astellas Pharma Inc. and AstraZeneca AB. FibroGen, Inc. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
IPO Year: 2014
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: fibrogen.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 8/8/2023 | $4.00 → $2.00 | Neutral → Underperform | BofA Securities |
| 6/26/2023 | Buy → Hold | Stifel | |
| 6/26/2023 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities | |
| 6/26/2023 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 6/26/2023 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | William Blair | |
| 6/2/2023 | $23.00 → $32.00 | Hold → Buy | Stifel |
| 1/31/2023 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | William Blair | |
| 1/26/2023 | $35.00 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | Raymond James |
| 1/5/2023 | $18.00 → $27.00 | Neutral → Buy | BofA Securities |
| 3/1/2022 | $10.00 → $9.00 | Sell | Goldman Sachs |
Topline results from Phase 2 portion of the investigator-sponsored study of FG-3246, a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD46, in combination with enzalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) are expected in 1H 2025Initiation of Phase 2 monotherapy dose optimization study of FG-3246 in mCRPC anticipated in 1Q 2025Third quarter net revenue growth of 15% year over year, driven by strong performance of roxadustat in China, with year over year volume growth of 34% Reiterate full year net product revenue guidance of $135 million to $150 million, representing full year total roxadustat net sales in China1 between $330 million to $350 m
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) will announce third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 12 after the market close. FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time with the investment community to further detail the company's corporate and financial performance. Conference Call and Webcast Toll-free: 1-877-300-8521International investors: 1-412-317-6026Webcast: Click here To access the call, participants should dial the applicable telephone number above at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the "Events and Pres
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) today announced that the Company will be attending and presenting at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference being held September 9-11, 2024 in New York, NY. Thane Wettig, Chief Executive Officer of FibroGen, will deliver a company presentation on Tuesday, September 10 at 3:00 PM ET at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. A live webcast of the presentation will be available here. FibroGen's management team will be available for one-on-one meetings during the conference. Interested investors should contact their representative at H.C. Wainwright. A replay of the presentation will be posted,
Company implementing significant cost reduction plan in the U.S. due to results in late-stage pamrevlumab pancreatic cancer trials, including a reduction of U.S. workforce by approximately 75%Focus R&D investment on FG-3246 and PET46, a first-in-class anti-CD46 antibody-drug conjugate and companion PET imaging agent for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) Presented compelling preliminary data from dose escalation portion of Phase 1b/2 investigator-sponsored study of FG-3246, in combination with enzalutamide, in patients with mCRPC at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Topline results from Phase 2 portion of the study expected in 1H
SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) will announce second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, August 6 after the market close. FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time with the investment community to further detail the company's corporate and financial performance. Conference Call and Webcast Toll-free: 1-877-300-8521International investors: 1-412-317-6026Webcast: Click here To access the call, participants should dial the applicable telephone number above at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the "Events and Presentati
Pamrevlumab arm of the Precision PromiseSM study in metastatic pancreatic cancer, sponsored and conducted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), did not meet the primary endpoint of overall survival as determined by the protocol pre-specified Bayesian statistical analysisLAPIS study in locally advanced, unresectable pancreatic cancer, sponsored by FibroGen, did not meet the primary endpoint of overall survival Pamrevlumab was generally safe and well tolerated across both studies, with no clinically meaningful difference in overall safety vs. control arms Company to implement immediate and significant cost reduction plan in the U.S. Terminate pamrevlumab research and development
SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) today announced it will host the second part of its virtual KOL investor event series on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET. To register, click here. The event will feature Rahul Aggarwal, M.D. (University of California San Francisco), who will discuss the unmet need and evolving treatment landscape for prostate cancer, as well as the clinical development program for FG-3246* (also known as FOR46), a CD46 targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) with first-in-class potential for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The initiation of a Phase 2 monotherapy trial in mCRPC is
USA News Group Commentary Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After looking at public health records for 3.8 million patients with invasive spreading cancer, researchers recently discovered that Generation X may be experiencing larger per-capita increases in the incidence of leading cancers, including the very deadly pancreatic cancer, compared to previous generations. The startling revelations come from a study conducted by experts at the National Cancer Institute's Division of Epidemiology and Genetics and was published in JAMA Network Open. Compared with baby boomers, Gen X women had projected increases in pancreatic, thyroid, kidney, r
FibroGen to evaluate FG-3165, an anti-galectin 9 (Gal9) monoclonal antibody (mAb), as monotherapy treatment as well as in combination with LIBTAYO® in patients with select solid tumorsFibroGen to evaluate FG-3175, an anti-c-c motif chemokine receptor 8 (CCR8) mAb, as monotherapy treatment as well as in combination with LIBTAYO® in patients with select solid tumorsBoth FG-3165 and FG-3175 have demonstrated complementary mechanisms of action with PD-1 inhibitors in preclinical studies SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) today announced a clinical trial supply agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to evaluate FibroGen's immuno-oncology asset
The safety and efficacy of FG-3165 will be evaluated in a Phase 1 trial in select solid tumorsPlan to begin enrollment in 2H 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company's Investigational New Drug (IND) of FG-3165, a galectin-9 (Gal9) targeted monoclonal antibody under development for treatment of solid tumors characterized by high Gal9 levels of expression. "The FDA's IND clearance is an important achievement for us, and we are pleased to advance another product from our promising oncology pipeline into the clinic," said Thane Wettig, Chief Executive Officer
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BofA Securities downgraded FibroGen from Neutral to Underperform and set a new price target of $2.00 from $4.00 previously
Stifel downgraded FibroGen from Buy to Hold
BofA Securities downgraded FibroGen from Buy to Neutral
Raymond James downgraded FibroGen from Outperform to Mkt Perform
William Blair downgraded FibroGen from Outperform to Mkt Perform
Stifel upgraded FibroGen from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $32.00 from $23.00 previously
William Blair upgraded FibroGen from Mkt Perform to Outperform
Raymond James upgraded FibroGen from Mkt Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $35.00
BofA Securities upgraded FibroGen from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $27.00 from $18.00 previously
Goldman Sachs reiterated coverage of FibroGen with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $9.00 from $10.00 previously
Gainers Qualigen Therapeutics (NASDAQ:QLGN) shares moved upwards by 42.5% to $0.25 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 2 days ago. Sharps Technology (NASDAQ:STSS) stock rose 33.56% to $0.31. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.1 million. Autonomix Medical (NASDAQ:AMIX) shares increased by 21.43% to $0.78. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.6 million. Akso Health Group (NASDAQ:AHG) stock rose 11.68% to $1.29. The company's market cap stands at $189.2 million. Conduit Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CDT) stock rose 10.74% to $0.71. The company's market cap stands at $52.3 mill
FibroGen Inc (NASDAQ:FGEN) shares initially traded higher Tuesday morning after the company said the FDA cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) of FG-3165. FibroGen also announced a new clinical trial supply agreement with Regeneron. The Details: FibroGen announced that the FDA cleared its IND of FG-3165, allowing the company to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial. FG-3165 is a galectin-9 targeted monoclonal antibody under development for treatment of solid tumors characterized by high Gal9 levels of expression. Phase 1 trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of FG-3165 in patients with select solid tumors are expected to begin enrollment in the second half of 2024. "To date, F
Shares of Healthequity Inc (NASDAQ:HQY) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading as the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 80 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 66 cents, according to data from Benzinga Pro. HealthEquity issued strong FY25 earnings guidance and also issued FY25 revenue guidance with its midpoint above expectations. Healthequity shares jumped 5.9% to $85.98 in the pre-market trading session. Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading. Gainers MicroAlgo Inc (NASDAQ:MLGO) rose 209.5% to $4.83 in today's pre-market trading. WiMi Hologram Cloud a
FibroGen Inc (NASDAQ:FGEN) shares are moving higher in Monday’s after-hours session after the company announced the FDA cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) for FG-3165. The company also announced a new clinical trial supply agreement with Regeneron. What Happened: After the market close on Monday, FibroGen said the FDA cleared its IND of FG-3165, allowing the company to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial. FG-3165 is a galectin-9 targeted monoclonal antibody under development for treatment of solid tumors characterized by high Gal9 levels of expression. Phase 1 trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of FG-3165 in patients with select solid tumors is expected to begin enrollment
Gainers FibroGen (NASDAQ:FGEN) stock moved upwards by 24.4% to $1.53 during Monday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $152.1 million. Candel Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CADL) stock increased by 8.12% to $9.05. The company's market cap stands at $269.2 million. RAPT Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RAPT) shares moved upwards by 7.53% to $4.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $149.3 million. Gritstone Bio (NASDAQ:GRTS) shares increased by 7.24% to $0.79. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $85.4 million. Scholar Rock Holding (NASDAQ:SRRK) shares rose 6.96% to $10.14. The company's market cap stands at $808.7 million. Novo Integrated
FibroGen to evaluate FG-3165, an anti-galectin 9 (Gal9) monoclonal antibody (mAb), as monotherapy treatment as well as in combination with LIBTAYO® in patients with select solid tumorsFibroGen to evaluate FG-3175, an anti-c-c motif chemokine receptor 8 (CCR8) mAb, as monotherapy treatment as well as in combination with LIBTAYO® in patients with select solid tumorsBoth FG-3165 and FG-3175 have demonstrated complementary mechanisms of action with PD-1 inhibitors in preclinical studies SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) today announced a clinical trial supply agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to evaluate FibroGen's immuno-oncology assets, FG-316
Shares of Beyond, Inc. (NYSE:BYON) fell sharply during Tuesday’s session following weaker-than-expected quarterly results. Beyond posted adjusted loss of $1.22 per share, versus estimates for a loss of 87 cents per share. The company’s sales came in at $382.281 million versus estimates of $389.264 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Beyond shares dipped 20.8% to $17.34 on Tuesday. Here are some other stocks moving in today’s mid-day session. Gainers Golden Sun Health Technology Group Limited (NASDAQ:GSUN) shares gained 94.7% to $5.60. Golden Sun Health Technology Group regained compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirement. MMTec, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTC) gained
FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company posted mixed first-quarter financial results. Here's a look at the key figures from the report. The Details: FibroGen reported quarterly losses of 33 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of losses of 31 cents and represents a 59.26% increase year-over-year. Quarterly sales clocked in at $55.902 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $36.666 million by 52.46% and is a significant increase over sales of $36.161 million from the same period last year. The company reported first-quarter net revenue growth of 55% year over year, driven by strong roxadustat performanc
Topline results from Phase 2 portion of the investigator-sponsored study of FG-3246, a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD46, in combination with enzalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) are expected in 1H 2025Initiation of Phase 2 monotherapy dose optimization study of FG-3246 in mCRPC anticipated in 1Q 2025Third quarter net revenue growth of 15% year over year, driven by strong performance of roxadustat in China, with year over year volume growth of 34% Reiterate full year net product revenue guidance of $135 million to $150 million, representing full year total roxadustat net sales in China1 between $330 million to $350 m
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) will announce third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 12 after the market close. FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time with the investment community to further detail the company's corporate and financial performance. Conference Call and Webcast Toll-free: 1-877-300-8521International investors: 1-412-317-6026Webcast: Click here To access the call, participants should dial the applicable telephone number above at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the "Events and Pres
Company implementing significant cost reduction plan in the U.S. due to results in late-stage pamrevlumab pancreatic cancer trials, including a reduction of U.S. workforce by approximately 75%Focus R&D investment on FG-3246 and PET46, a first-in-class anti-CD46 antibody-drug conjugate and companion PET imaging agent for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) Presented compelling preliminary data from dose escalation portion of Phase 1b/2 investigator-sponsored study of FG-3246, in combination with enzalutamide, in patients with mCRPC at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Topline results from Phase 2 portion of the study expected in 1H
SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) will announce second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, August 6 after the market close. FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time with the investment community to further detail the company's corporate and financial performance. Conference Call and Webcast Toll-free: 1-877-300-8521International investors: 1-412-317-6026Webcast: Click here To access the call, participants should dial the applicable telephone number above at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the "Events and Presentati
Topline data from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Precision PromiseSM Phase 2/3 study in metastatic pancreatic cancer anticipated in mid-2024Topline data from LAPIS Phase 3 study in locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer anticipated in 3Q 2024Reported compelling data from Phase 1 monotherapy study of FG-3246, a CD46 targeted antibody drug conjugate, in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer First quarter net revenue growth of 55% year over year, driven by roxadustat China performance and one-time drug product revenue recognized from US/RoW AstraZeneca agreement terminationRobust year over year roxadustat volume growth of 39% in ChinaCash, cash equivalents, inv
SAN FRANCISCO, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) will announce first quarter 2024 financial results on Monday, May 6 after the market close. FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time with the investment community to further detail the company's corporate and financial performance. Conference Call and Audio Webcast Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference call via the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website at www.fibrogen.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with dial-in details. To avoid delays, we encourage particip
• Topline data from two pivotal pamrevlumab pancreatic cancer trials anticipated in 2Q 2024 • Additional data from Phase 1 monotherapy study of FG-3246 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) expected in 1Q 2024 • FibroGen regains rights to roxadustat from AstraZeneca in the United States and other AstraZeneca territories, except China and South Korea • FY 2023 total net revenue of $147.8 million, an increase of 5% year over year • Robust roxadustat volume growth of 41% in China in FY 2023 compared to FY 2022 • Successful execution of cost reduction plan; $248.1 million in cash provides cash runway into 2026 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fi
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) will announce fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Monday, February 26 after the market close. FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time with the investment community to further detail the company's corporate and financial performance. Conference Call and Audio Webcast Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference call via the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website at www.fibrogen.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with dial-in details. To avoid delays, w
Topline data from two pivotal pamrevlumab pancreatic cancer trials on track to read out in 1H 2024, including the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Precision PromiseSM Phase 2/3 study in metastatic pancreatic cancer Third quarter net revenue of $40.1 million, an increase of 155% year over year Roxadustat sNDA accepted in China for chemotherapy-induced anemia Robust roxadustat volume growth of 37% in ChinaStrong execution of cost reduction plan reaffirming cash runway into 2026 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) today reported financial results for the third quarter 2023 and provided an update on the Comp
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) will announce its third quarter 2023 financial results on Monday, November 6 after the market close. FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time with the investment community to further detail the company's corporate and financial performance. Conference Call and Audio Webcast Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference call via the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website at www.fibrogen.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with dial-in details. To avoid delays, we encourage
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) today announced the appointment of Deyaa Adib, M.D., an executive leader with almost three decades of oncology development experience, as Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer to oversee all global clinical development activities. The appointment is effective March 11, 2024. "Deyaa's leadership and expertise in oncology research and clinical development, particularly in bringing oncology therapeutics to market, will be key to accelerating our oncology pipeline and bringing novel cancer therapies to patients in need," said Thane Wettig, Chief Executive Officer of FibroGen. "We are excited to welcome him
Appoints Thane Wettig as Interim Chief Executive Officer Wettig succeeds Enrique Conterno and brings over 30 years of global pharmaceutical leadership SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN), today announced the appointment of Thane Wettig as the Company's interim Chief Executive Officer effective as of July 23, 2023. Mr. Wettig has served as FibroGen's Chief Commercial Officer and a key member of the senior leadership team since June 2020. Mr. Wettig succeeds Chief Executive Officer Enrique Conterno, who resigned due to personal reasons. To support Mr. Wettig, Mr. Conterno will serve as a Special Advisor to the CEO during a transition period. "Than
Blade Therapeutics, Inc. ("Blade"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cutting-edge treatments for debilitating fibrotic and neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Bassem Elmankabadi, M.D., as senior vice president of clinical development. In this role, Dr. Elmankabadi will oversee strategy and execution of Blade's clinical development programs. "Dr. Elmankabadi has an extensive track record driving drug development from proof-of-concept through launch across multiple therapeutic areas," said Wendye Robbins, M.D., president and CEO of Blade. "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Elmankabadi to the Blade team as we seek to advance our clinical-stage pipeline t
Cibus, a leading agricultural biotechnology company, announced today the appointment of Rory Riggs, co-founder, and Chairman of Cibus, to serve as Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Peter Beetham, PhD, also a Cibus co-founder, who has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the 20-year-old company. "Since our founding, Rory has been an important strategic partner in the success of Cibus and we are pleased that he is deepening his involvement in the company's growth as CEO," said Dr. Beetham. "With the recent progress toward a European approval of Cibus' proprietary precision gene-editing technology, as well as other recent Cibus commercial announcements, this manageme
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) announced the retirement of Pat Cotroneo, Chief Financial Officer, and the appointment of Juan Graham in that role. Pat will continue as Chief Financial Officer through September 6, 2021, and will remain with FibroGen through March 31, 2022 serving as Executive Advisor to the CEO to ensure a smooth transition. "On behalf of the board, shareholders, and our employees, I want to thank Pat for his contributions as Chief Financial Officer and dedicated service over the past 21 years," said Enrique Conterno, Chief Executive Officer, FibroGen. "With his leadership, FibroGen transitioned from a private to public compan
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) announced the appointment of John Hunter, Ph.D., to the position of Chief Scientific Officer, where he will lead FibroGen's research efforts, leveraging more than 20 years of global biopharmaceutical leadership and experience. "Great science and innovation are the backbone of FibroGen and what enable us to develop transformational medicines for patients. With John's leadership, we will continue our legacy of biological breakthroughs and advancing first-in-class therapeutics," said Enrique Conterno, Chief Executive Officer, FibroGen. "John's expertise and experience make him the ideal person to lead FibroGen's sc