BrainsWay is actively evaluating similar investments in other leading U.S. mental health providers to raise awareness and expand access to transformative careBURLINGTON, Mass. and JERUSALEM, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced it has entered into a strategic equity financing agreement with Stella MSO, LLC (“Stella Mental Health” o ...

BURLINGTON, Mass. and JERUSALEM, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced it has entered into a strategic equity financing agreement with Stella MSO, LLC (“Stella Mental Health” or “Stella”), a management services organization servicing more than 20 mental health clinics across the U.S. and Israel that have treated over 30,000 patients ...

WATERTOWN, Mass., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIGL), a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to harnessing the power of microglia for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, today announced an update on the Phase 2 IGNITE open-label clinical trial evaluating iluzanebart, a monoclonal antibody TREM2 agonist, for the potential treatment of adult-onset leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia (ALSP). Iluzanebart demonstrated a favorable ...

The Panel further reminded the Company that it is also required to regain compliance with the equity requirement in Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Equity Rule") by June 30, 2025 under the extension previously granted by the Panel. Accordingly, the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications hearing process will remain open until the Company has demonstrated compliance with all of The Nasdaq Stock Market's continued listing requirements. About Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. Helius Medical Technologies is a leading neuro ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced that the company will present at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference taking place in Miami, FL, from June 9-11, 2025. Fireside Chat Presentation Details: Date:Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time:3:20-3:55 PM Eas ...

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Summary of Rapport Therapeutics Investor and Analyst Day Company Overview - **Company**: Rapport Therapeutics - **Event**: Inaugural Investor and Analyst Day - **Focus**: Lead candidate RAP-two 19 for epilepsy treatment Key Points and Arguments Industry and Product Focus - **Lead Candidate**: RAP-two 19, a TARP gamma eight AMPA modulator, aimed at treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy [3][19] - **Market Size**: Focal epilepsy affects approximately 1.8 million patients in the U.S., with 30-40% being drug-resistant [32] - **Pipeline**: Fully enabled pipeline including RAP-two 19 and two late-stage discovery programs targeting chronic pain and hearing disorders [19][27] Clinical Trials and Results - **Phase Two Trial**: Ongoing trial for RAP-two 19 in focal onset seizure patients, fully enrolled with results expected in September [21][26] - **Phase One Results**: Completed four Phase I studies with 100 healthy volunteers; RAP-two 19 was safe and well-tolerated [52][53] - **Receptor Occupancy**: Achieved target receptor occupancy of 50-70% at lower doses than predicted, indicating potential for effective treatment [56][58] Scientific Insights - **Mechanism of Action**: RAP-two 19 selectively modulates AMPA receptors in specific brain regions, potentially reducing side effects associated with traditional anti-seizure medications [38][39] - **Preclinical Efficacy**: Demonstrated significant efficacy in animal models with a favorable safety profile compared to existing treatments [44][46] Management and Strategy - **Management Team**: Comprised of experienced professionals in neuroscience and drug development, emphasizing a strategic approach to building the company [15][17] - **Vision**: To create a leading precision neuroscience company, addressing the limitations of conventional small molecules in treating neurological disorders [24][25] Additional Important Content - **Unmet Needs**: Despite numerous treatment options, the number of treatment-resistant epilepsy patients remains unchanged, highlighting the need for innovative therapies [92][93] - **Patient Population**: The trial population is representative of refractory focal epilepsy patients, enhancing the translatability of results to broader populations [87] - **Long-Acting Injectable**: Potential development of a long-acting injectable formulation for RAP-two 19, which could transform treatment for epilepsy patients [29][30] Conclusion Rapport Therapeutics is positioned to address significant unmet needs in the epilepsy treatment landscape with its innovative lead candidate RAP-two 19, backed by a robust clinical and scientific foundation. The company's strategic focus on precision neuroscience and the experienced management team further enhance its potential for success in the market.

DUBLIN, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced today that management will participate in a fireside chat presentation at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (3:00 p.m. BST). The live webcast may be accessed under the Investors tab on www.alkermes.com and will be archived for 14 days.About Alkermes plcAlkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company that seeks to develop innovative medicines in the field of neurosc ...

Core Viewpoint - Rapport Therapeutics is advancing its Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in refractory focal epilepsy, which is fully enrolled and expected to report topline results in September 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company and its precision neuroscience approach [3][4][10] Group 1: Clinical Trial Updates - The Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 is designed with input from leading epilepsy experts and utilizes intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) data to assess the drug's potential effect on long episodes (LEs), a biomarker correlated with clinical seizures (CSs) [4] - Preliminary baseline characteristics of the first 14 enrolled patients indicate that the trial population is representative of historical registrational refractory focal epilepsy trials, with a median age of 37 years and a balanced sex distribution of 7 females and 7 males [5][6] - The company anticipates providing detailed analyses of primary and secondary endpoints, treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), and a consolidated safety summary from Phase 1 trials when topline results are reported [9][12] Group 2: Financial and Operational Insights - As of March 31, 2025, Rapport reported $285.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, which are expected to support operations through the end of 2026 [10] - The company has conducted four Phase 1 trials involving 100 healthy volunteers, reinforcing RAP-219's differentiated tolerability profile [9][10] Group 3: Future Catalysts - Upcoming milestones include the topline readout for RAP-219 in focal epilepsy in September 2025, initiation of a Phase 2a trial in bipolar mania in Q3 2025, and updates on the diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain program in the second half of 2025 [13]

Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings (RVPH) Update / Briefing June 02, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 As a reminder, this call is being recorded, and a replay will be made available on the Reviva website following the conclusion of the event. I'd now like to turn the call over to doctor Lax Bhatt, founder, president, and chief executive officer of Reviva Pharmaceuticals. Please go ahead, Lax. Speaker1 Thank you, Tara. So good morning, everyone. My name is Lax Bart. I am the founder, president, and CEO of Reviva Pharm ...