Hepion Pharmaceuticals (HEPA) 8-K Hepion Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Alliance Global Partners’ Virtual Healthcare Symposium

Exhibit 99.1

Hepion Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Alliance Global Partners’ Virtual Healthcare Symposium

EDISON, N.J.,November 17, 2020 - Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapeutic drugs for the treatment of liver disease arising from non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ("NASH"), today announced that management is scheduled to participate in a series of one-on-one meetings during the Alliance Global Partners’ Virtual Healthcare Symposium on November 19, 2020.

Due to the format of the event, no webcast will be available.

About Hepion Pharmaceuticals

Hepion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of targeted therapies for liver disease arising from non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and other types of hepatitis. The Company’s lead drug candidate, CRV431, reduces liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma tumor burden in experimental models of NASH. Preclinical studies also have demonstrated antiviral activities towards HBV, HCV, and HDV through several mechanisms. These diverse therapeutic activities result from CRV431’s potent inhibition of cyclophilins, which are involved in many disease processes. Currently in clinical phase development, CRV431 shows potential to play an important role in the overall treatment of liver disease - from triggering events through to end-stage disease.

For further information, please contact:

Stephen Kilmer

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Investor Relations

Direct: (646) 274-3580

skilmer@hepionpharma.com