UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 28, 2017

TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-36818	34-2037594
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)

8910 University Center Lane, Suite 700 San Diego, California	92122
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(858) 550-0780

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 28, 2017, TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“TRACON”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release issued by TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 28, 2017 announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dated: February 28, 2017
	By:	/s/ Charles P. Theuer, M.D., Ph.D.
		Charles P. Theuer, M.D., Ph.D.
		President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release issued by TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 28, 2017 announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016