Zafgen to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Q

BOSTON, March 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zafgen, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZFGN ), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to significantly improving the health and well-being of patients affected by metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes and obesity, announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016.

Participants may access the call by dialing (844) 824-7428 in the U.S. or (973) 500-2177 outside the U.S. and referencing conference ID number 77476849. The call will also be webcast live on the Company's website at http://ir.zafgen.com/events.cfm . A replay of this conference call will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on March 9, 2017 through March 16, 2017 by dialing (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. or (404) 537-3406 outside the U.S. To access the replay please provide Conference ID number 77476849.

About Zafgen

Zafgen (Nasdaq: ZFGN ) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to significantly improving the health and well-being of patients affected by metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes and obesity. Zafgen is focused on developing novel therapeutics that treat the underlying biological mechanisms of metabolic diseases through the MetAP2 pathway. Zafgen has pioneered the study of MetAP2 inhibitors in both common and rare forms of obesity. Zafgen's lead product candidate is ZGN-1061, which is a novel, first-in-class, twice-weekly subcutaneous injection. Zafgen aspires to improve the lives of patients through targeted treatments and has assembled a team accomplished in bringing therapies to patients affected by metabolic diseases.

Investor Relations Contact: Argot Partners Investor Relations Laura Perry or Glenn Garmont 212-600-1902 laura@argotpartners.com glenn@argotpartners.com