United States securities and exchange commission logo November 17, 2023 Andrew Sims Chief Financial Officer PLUS THERAPEUTICS, INC. 4200 Marathon Blvd., Suite 200 Austin, TX 78756 Re: PLUS THERAPEUTICS, INC. Registration Statement on Form S-1 Filed November 14, 2023 File No. 333-275531 Dear Andrew Sims: 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 Jimmy McNamara at 202-551-7349 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences cc: William Intner