A revival in neuro therapeutics
Description
The neuroscience sector has seen a surge in investment over the past year, leading to breakthroughs and high-stakes deals, especially in the closing months of 2023. This momentum shows no signs of slowing, as companies continue to push boundaries in neuroscience and psychiatric disease research.
At this year's Fierce Biotech Summit on Oct. 1, pharma staff writer, Fraiser Kansteiner, sat down with a panel of industry leaders to explore the latest trends, groundbreaking discoveries and the next big targets in neuropharmaceuticals.
Joining the conversation were Camille Bendrosian, M.D., chief medical officer at Amylyx; Craig Thompson, CEO of Cerevance; Sara Kenkare-Mitra, Ph.D., president and head of R&D at Alector; and Blake Mandell, co-founder and CEO of Transcend Therapeutics.
To learn more about the topics in this episode:
- Bristol Myers Squibb's Karuna buyout pays off with FDA approval for novel schizophrenia med Cobenfy
- PTSD treatment is on the cusp of a paradigm shift. This biotech hopes to Transcend the competition
- After 'clearing the decks,' Alkermes ready to roll as pure-play neuroscience company
- Merck is back in Alzheimer's saddle with $1B-plus Cerevance pact, years after dropping the BACE
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