Exhibit 16.1
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April 11, 2019
Securities and Exchange Commission
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Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form8-K dated April 8, 2019, of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second and third paragraphs on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
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