Summary
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders in the United States. The company's product pipeline includes AXS-05, a therapeutic for the treatment of major depressive disorder and resistant depression disorders; and that is in the Phase III clinical trial to treat Alzheimer's disease agitation, as well as that has completed phase II clinical trial for the treatment of smoking cessation. It is also developing AXS-07, a novel, oral, rapidly absorbed, multi-mechanistic, and investigational medicine that has completed two Phase III trials for the acute treatment of migraine; AXS-12, a selective and potent norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which is in Phase III trial to treat narcolepsy; and AXS-14, a novel, oral, and investigational medicine that is in Phase III trial for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. has a research collaboration agreement with Duke University for evaluating AXS-05 in smoking cessation. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in New York, New York.
History
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2011 and went public in April 2017. The company focuses on discovering and developing therapies designed to improve patients' lives with CNS disorders. In 2017, they raised $86 million of capital to support their product development efforts.
Mission
Axsome Therapeutics is dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapies to improve and extend the lives of people with CNS disorders.
Vision
Axsome Therapeutics is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people suffering from CNS disorders by developing therapies that have the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes.
Key Team
Mr. Hunter Murdock Esq. (Exec. VP of Legal & Compliance)
Dr. Amanda Jones Pharm.D. (Sr. VP of Clinical Devel.)
Ms. Lori Englebert M.B.A. (Exec. VP of Commercial & Bus. Devel.)
Mr. Kevin Laliberte Pharm.D. (Exec. VP of Product Strategy)
Joseph Debrah-Afful CPA, M.B.A. (Director of Fin.)
Recognition and Awards
Axsome Therapeutics has received several awards, including being named to the 2019 FierceBiotech list of “Fierce 15” companies, recognizing Axsome as one of the most promising privately-held biotechnology companies in the industry.
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