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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001564590-23-001567
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230207

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001878313
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		444 WEST LAKE STREET, SUITE 1700
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60606
		BUSINESS PHONE:		312-416-8592

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		STREET 1:		444 WEST LAKE STREET, SUITE 1700
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60606
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