July 31, 2018

Charles J. Link, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
NewLink Genetics Corporation
2503 South Loop Drive
Ames, IA 50010

       Re: NewLink Genetics Corporation
           Registration Statement on Form S-3
           Filed July 26, 2018
           File No. 333-226366

Dear Mr. Link:

       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 Ada D. Sarmento at 202-551-3798 with any questions.



                                                            Division of
Corporation Finance
                                                            Office of
Healthcare & Insurance
cc:    James C.T. Linfield, Esq.