It often starts as NAFLD, which affects one quarter of the U.S. population, but often progresses to the more severe NASH in which inflammation or cellular ballooning, or apoptosis, occur. NASH can lead to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis or primary liver cancer. Conference Call and Webcast Cempra management will host a webcast and conference call regarding this announcement at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, September 30. The live call may be accessed by dialing 877-377-7553 for domestic callers and 253-237-1151 for international callers and using conference number: 90041766.