December 15, 2016
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Curis, Inc. |
| Registration Statement on Form S-3 |
| File No. 333-214899 |
| Request for Acceleration |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Curis, Inc. (the “Registrant”) hereby requests acceleration of the effective date of its Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-214899) (the “Registration Statement”), so that it may become effective at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 16, 2016, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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4 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA 02421-3112 | www.curis.com |Phone 617.503.6500 |Fax 617.503.6501
Very truly yours,
Curis, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ James E. Dentzer | |
Name: Title: | James E. Dentzer Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer | |
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