Exhibit 16.1
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January 2, 2024
Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for the event that occurred on December 27, 2023, to be filed by our former client, Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. We agree with the statements made in response to that Item insofar as they relate to our Firm.
Very truly yours,
/s/ BDO USA