October 21, 2024 Maurice Zauderer Chief Executive Officer Vaccinex, Inc. 1895 Mount Hope Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 Re: Vaccinex, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed October 16, 2024 File No. 333-282679 Dear Maurice Zauderer: 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 Tyler Howes at 202-551-3370 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences cc: William I. Intner, Esq.