January 10, 2020 Chandler D. Robinson, MD MBA MSc Chief Executive Officer Monopar Therapeutics 1000 Skokie Blvd., Suite 350 Wilmette, IL 60091 Re: Monopar Therapeutics Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed January 3, 2020 File No. 333-235791 Dear Dr. Robinson: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Tim Buchmiller at (202) 551-3635 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences cc: Robert Rupp, Esq.