United States securities and exchange commission logo November 10, 2021 Theodore (Ted) Ashburn Chief Executive Officer Oncorus, Inc. 50 Hampshire Street, Suite 401 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Re: Oncorus, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed November 3, 2021 File No. 333-260718 Dear Dr. Ashburn: 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 Jordan Nimitz at 202-551-5831 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences