United States securities and exchange commission logo August 14, 2023 Eric Schoen Chief Financial Officer Cassava Sciences, Inc. 6801 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Building 1, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78731 Re: Cassava Sciences, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 Filed February 28, 2023 File No. 000-29959 Dear Eric Schoen: We have completed our review of your filings. 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. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences