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Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) Leader in Emerging Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Industry

Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) Leader in Emerging Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Industry

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NetworkNewsAudio – Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) announces the availability of a broadcast titled, “Breaking the Habit: Psychedelic Stigma Fades as Research Points to Critical Use in Smoking Cessation and More.”

To hear the AudioPressRelease, please visit: The NetworkNewsAudio News Podcast

To view the full editorial, please visit: https://nnw.fm/8YBVv

A small study by Johns Hopkins University published in “Journal of Psychopharmacology” compared smokers trying to quit using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus varying doses of psilocybin to abstinence rates typically observed in smokers using other medications or CBT alone. The results showed 67% of the participants remained nicotine free at a 12-month follow-up, a substantial increase over success rates for other methods (typically 10% to 35%). …

Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) is an integral part of this landmark NIH-funded research led by Johns Hopkins, a three-year, multisite smoking cessation study being conducted in collaboration with University of Alabama at Birmingham and New York University. Mydecine will be supplying its lead drug candidate, MYCO-001 (99% pure psilocybin), for use in the clinical trials. The supply agreement, in the words of Mydecine CEO Josh Bartch, “not only offers a significant opportunity to further advance our drug development through safer and more viable results but demonstrates Mydecine’s leadership position in the emerging psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy industry.”

About Mydecine Innovations Group

Mydecine Innovations is a biotechnology and digital technology company developing innovative first- and second-generation novel therapeutics for the treatment of mental health and addiction through world-class technology and drug-development infrastructure. Mydecine was founded in 2020 on the guiding principle that there is a significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health and therapeutic treatment environments. Mydecine Innovations Group is dedicated to efficiently developing innovative therapeutics to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health disorders. The company’s business model combines clinical trials and data outcome, technology, scientific and regulatory expertise with a focus on psychedelic therapy underpinned by other novel molecules with differentiated therapeutic potential. By collaborating with some of the world’s foremost authorities connected by best practices, Mydecine Innovations Group aims to responsibly fast-track the development of new medicines across its platforms, seeking to effectively treat and ultimately change the way mental health disorders are viewed. Mydecine’s vision is to bridge the current gap between what the mental healthcare system currently provides with the needs of the patients.

For more information about the company, please visit www.Mydecine.com.

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HAVN Life Enters into Agreement to Distribute its Line of Natural Health Products with Australia’s Woke Pharmaceuticals

HAVN Life Enters into Agreement to Distribute its Line of Natural Health Products with Australia’s Woke Pharmaceuticals

The Agreement gives Woke Pharmaceuticals exclusive White Label and Distribution rights to HAVN Life products in Australia, New Zealand and China through retail and e-commerce portals

Vancouver, BC – HAVN Life Sciences Inc. (CSE: HAVN) (OTC: HAVLF) (FSE: 5NP) (the “Company” or “HAVN Life”), a biotechnology company developing natural health products and innovative therapies to support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind, is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement (“Agreement”) with Sydney-based Woke Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd. (“Woke Pharmaceuticals”) for the exclusive white label supply and distribution of their line of natural health products in Australia, New Zealand and China.

Woke Pharmaceuticals will be pursuing the distribution of HAVN Life natural health products through Australian retailers, including major supermarkets and other retail outlets, as well as through various e-commerce portals such as Australia and New Zealand Amazon sites. The market for dietary supplements in Australia and New Zealand was estimated to exceed $3.7 billion in 2020.

The Agreement with Woke Pharmaceuticals also provides a distribution channel into China using Woke Pharmaceuticals’ existing relationships. The Chinese market for health and wellness supplements was estimated to exceed $26 billion in 2020 according to consultancy firm, Tong Intelligence.

“We are beyond excited to partner with Nick Woolf and the Woke Pharmaceuticals team to bring our line of natural health products to other international markets where consumers understand the value of incorporating nutritional supplements into their daily routine for optimal health and wellness. We are confident that the high quality and great value of our products will, with the help of Woke, provide a strong foothold for business for us in Australia, New Zealand and China,” says HAVN Life CEO, Tim Moore.

“We are delighted to be partnering with HAVN Life to launch this novel range of functional natural products. The health benefits offered by naturally-derived mushroom extracts are evident, and we anticipate strong demand in our region,” comments Nick Woolf, CEO of Woke Pharmaceuticals. “Furthermore, China offers a substantial upside. We plan to use our existing network to export the HAVN Life range of natural health products to major purchasers in China, with which our team has close connections,” he adds.

The Agreement lays the groundwork for the expansion of HAVN Life’s Retail Division into global markets beyond Canada, adding both the potential for revenue and brand visibility. The Company’s expanding retail and distribution network currently includes Horizon Grocery + Wellness, Choices Market and Nesters Market locations in B.C., independent specialty retailers across Canada, as well as online retailers Well.ca and Amazon.ca, with plans to energetically pursue the U.S. market in 2022.

HAVN Life natural health product formulations are non-GMO, vegan, bioavailable, and naturally derived from functional mushrooms and other plants and created with human optimization in mind. The natural health product line has been thoughtfully formulated with adaptogens and antioxidants to support overall brain health, with natural compounds that are proven to support memory, focus, energy, and overall cognitive function.

On Behalf of The Board of Directors
Tim Moore
Chief Executive Officer

About HAVN Life Sciences Inc.
HAVN Life Sciences is a biotechnology company pursuing standardized extraction of psychedelic compounds for the creation of APIs, the development of natural health products, and innovative therapies to support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind.

Through its research division, HAVN Labs, the company has developed an end-to-end supply chain of standardized, naturally derived psychedelic compounds for research that will define the future of modern medicine. With its new line of natural health products, HAVN Life offers a full range of high-quality mushroom and plant extracts that help boost immune function, reduce inflammation, and support a healthy lifestyle.

Purchase our products and find out more at yourhavnlife.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and Youtube.

About Woke Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.

Woke Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd is an Australian-based company focused on the development and commercialisation of novel psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders. The Company’s lead candidates are based on synthetic psilocybin for the treatment of depression. Woke Pharmaceuticals is developing a novel micro-dose formulation for treatment of moderate depression and a novel high-dose formulation with concomitant psychotherapy for treatment of major depression. Both candidates are expected to enter Phase II trials in 2022 with leading investigators in the field of mental health. For further information, please visit www.wokeph.com.

Contact:
Investor Relations: ir@havnlife.com  604 359 0060
Media: savi@emergence-creative.com  647 896 8078

Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to statements regarding the Agreement, the Company’s business, products and future of the Company’s business. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance and developments to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risk that the anticipated benefits of the Agreement will not be realized as contemplated, or at all, risks that the Company’s products and plan will vary from those stated in this news release and the Company may not be able to carry out its business plans as expected. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information in this news release. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release.

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OPTIMI HEALTH ENGAGES EXPERT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY TO DRIVE CORPORATE VISIBILITY

OPTIMI HEALTH ENGAGES EXPERT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY TO DRIVE CORPORATE VISIBILITY

VANCOUVER, BC  (November 3, 2021) — Optimi Health Corp. (CSE: OPTI) (OTCQB: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN) (“Optimi” or the “Company”), developers of a vertically integrated mushroom brand targeting functional as well as novel psychedelic compounds focused on the health and wellness sector, is pleased to announce the engagement of management and communications consultants Kydder Management Group Inc. (“Kydder Group”) to assist with governmental, regulatory, corporate, and policy matters.

Driven by the desire to support change in Canada’s mental health regime, Kydder Group is a regulatory communication firm led by Principal & Founder, Michael Kydd, that provides regulatory and political communication advice to some of the most prominent psychedelic therapy, research and biotech companies and associations across the world.

Kydder Group is currently spearheading Canada’s first Memorandum of Regulatory Approval (MORA) to amend current Health Canada regulations, hopefully resulting in controlled legal access to psilocybin therapy for palliative and end-of-life Canadians. The firm is also leading a national coalition through the Canadian Psychedelic Association focused on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and psychedelic therapy as a dignified, quality-of-life option for Canadians at end-of-life.

“There is an incredible responsibility on industry to communicate the safety and efficacy of controlled substances through the highest and most stringent scientific and clinical standards,” says Kydd. “Bill Ciprick and the Optimi Health team have a remarkable history of exceeding those standards and they appreciate the importance of building trust and operational excellence with Health Canada and consumers. Their growing presence as a global leader in functional mushroom growth and research into psychoactive formulations is something I am very excited to be part of.”

Kydder Group has been engaged to consult upon and oversee many key activities including management of the ongoing relationship with Health Canada, completion of the facility inspection process, future amendments to the dealer’s license, reporting on Health Canada policy changes and trends, identification of future distribution and export opportunities, and entry into future licensing applications (e.g., drug establishment license).

Additional services encompass intra-industry partnerships and connectivity, along with regulatory environment development including participation with other major industry players in the development of regulations for approval, participation in industry calls/meetings with Health Canada on regulatory issues, future appearances before Parliamentary Committees, meetings with provincial governments to study the socio-economic benefits of psychedelic therapies and products, and the drafting of SOPs (as needed).

Lastly, Kydder Group will manage political advocacy including meetings and arranging facility tours with political officials, staff, and other influencers. Overall, consumer and regulatory-facing efforts will be coordinated with Optimi Health’s communications providers to assist in the management of messaging strategy and tactics.

Optimi Health CEO Bill Ciprick notes, “We are delighted to welcome Michael and his team as they join us at this critical juncture in the growth of our venture, and of the industry. Optimi is a group of passionate advocates for the innovation of mushroom-based formulations. Given that we are pioneering an industry, we have to ensure our path is aligned to meet the least resistance, which is accomplished through communication and regulatory excellence. Today’s announcement is another positive step towards unlocking the value of the psychedelic marketplace.”

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

Bill Ciprick
Chief Executive Officer
Optimi Health Corp.

ABOUT OPTIMI (CSE: OPTI) (OTCQB: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN)
Optimi is developing a sophisticated mushroom brand that focuses on the health and wellness markets. With a vertically integrated approach, Optimi intends to cultivate, extract, process and distribute high quality functional mushroom products at its two facilities comprising a total of 20,000 square feet nearing completion in Princeton, British Columbia. To fully investigate the science of mushrooms, the Company has received a research exemption under Health Canada Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) for the use of Psilocybin and Psilocin for scientific purposes via its wholly owned subsidiary Optimi Labs Inc. Optimi has also applied for a dealer’s license under Canada’s Narcotic Control Regulations governing possession, distribution, sale, laboratory analysis of and research and development of Psilocybin and Psilocin formulations. Optimi is committed to expert cultivation and quality production subject to and in accordance with the terms of all applicable laws and governing regulations to ensure safe, superior Canadian fungi production. Find out more at: https://optimihealth.ca/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Investor Relations
Email: investors@optimihealth.ca
Phone: +1 (778) 930-1321
Web: https://optimihealth.ca/

FORWARD‐LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward‐looking statements”) that relate to Optimi’s current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “expects,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimated,” “intends,” “plans,” “forecast,” “projection,” “strategy,” “objective,” and “outlook”) are not historical facts and may be forward‐looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward‐looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release. In particular and without limitation, this news release contains forward‐ looking statements pertaining to the Company’s potential Nasdaq listing, the dealer’s license application, activities proposed to be conducted under the Company’s research exemption and associated business related to Psilocybin and Psilocin and Optimi’s plans, focus and objectives.

Forward‐looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Optimi’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward‐looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact and progression of the COVID‐19 pandemic and other factors set forth under “Forward‐Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Final Prospectus dated February 12, 2021. Optimi undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Optimi to predict all of them or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward‐looking statement. Any forward‐looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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Mydecine Files Full Patent Application Covering New Formulations that Bring Nanoemulsion Technology to Traditional Medicine Ingredients

Mydecine Files Full Patent Application Covering New Formulations that Bring Nanoemulsion Technology to Traditional Medicine Ingredients

DENVER, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) (“Mydecine” or the “Company”), a biotechnology and digital technology company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders, today announced the filing of a technology patent that allows for the creation of formulations that utilize nanoemulsion technology to enhance, stabilize and make repeatable properties of ingredients from traditional medicine. The patent will cover formulations that are generally recognized as safe by FDA (GRAS-certified) and leverages increased bioavailability to enhance the properties available to consumers.

Nanoemulsion is an advanced mode of drug delivery that has been developed to overcome the major drawbacks associated with conventional drug delivery systems. This technology is critical to the Company’s active drug development as it provides increased control in delivery, which is an essential feature in microdosing and customizing dosages.

“These GRAS-pending nanotechnology formulations offer a significant opportunity to enhance the bioavailability of natural compounds found in traditional medicine, such as reishi and cordyceps, so that they can be added to an expanding variety of consumer products to achieve enhanced benefits,” said Rob Roscow, Chief Science Officer. “By fine-tuning our ingredients and extraction processes, we are able to deliver these valuable properties more accurately and effectively to consumers.”

“This patent filing marks a key milestone for Mydecine’s drug development pipeline in that we have introduced an additional wall of IP protection that covers important technologically innovative properties of compounds that can empower a number of over the counter supplements and consumer products. The compatibility of these formulas as patent-protected ingredients has Mydecine excited to develop a wide variety of licensing opportunities,” said Josh Bartch, CEO of Mydecine. “We will be able to more easily reach consumers through the expansive retail and wellness markets. As we continue to produce new methods to traditional medicinal roots, it is critical that we apply layerable patented technology to our discovery process in order to enhance the use of extracts and take advantage of increasing demand for these valuable compounds into today’s health treatments.”

Mydecine will continue to develop compounds inspired by traditional ingredients empowered by modern technology to increase the bioavailability of extracts and optimize delivery to consumers. The Company aims to use similar technology in over-the-counter consumer products to increase accessibility and usability.

About Mydecine Innovations Group
Mydecine Innovations Group™ (NEO:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (FSE:0NFA) is a biotechnology and digital technology company developing innovative first-and-second-generation novel therapeutics for the treatment of mental health and addiction through world-class technology and drug development infrastructure. Mydecine Innovations Group was founded in 2020 on the guiding principle that there is a significant unmet need and lack of Innovations in the mental health and therapeutic treatment environments. Mydecine Innovations Group is dedicated to efficiently developing innovative therapeutics to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health disorders. Mydecine Innovations Group’s business model combines clinical trials and data outcome, technology, scientific and regulatory expertise with a focus on psychedelic therapy underpinned by other novel molecules with differentiated therapeutic potential. By collaborating with some of the world’s foremost authorities connected by best practices, Mydecine Innovations Group aims to responsibly fast-track the development of new medicines across its platforms, seeking to effectively treat and ultimately change the way we view mental health disorders. Mydecine Innovations Group’s vision is to bridge the current gap between what the mental healthcare system currently provides with the needs of the patients. Mydecine Innovations Group is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA with international offices in Leiden, Netherlands.

Learn more at: https://www.mydecine.com and follow us on Twitter, and LinkedIn.

For more information, please contact:

Media Contacts
Anne Donohoe / Nick Opich
KCSA Strategic Communications
myco@kcsa.com
1-212-896-1265 / 1-212-896-1206

Investor Contacts
Charles Lee, Investor Relations
corp@mydecineinc.com
1-720-277-9879

Allison Soss / Erika Kay
KCSA Strategic Communications
myco@kcsa.com
1-212-896-1267

On behalf of the Board of Directors:
Joshua Bartch, Chief Executive Officer
contact@mydecineinc.com

For further information about Mydecine Innovations Group, Inc., please visit the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or visit the Company’s website at www.mydecine.com.
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws regarding the Company and its business, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management’s current expectations and assumptions. Often but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “expect”, “intends”, “anticipated”, “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected including, without limitation, risks regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability and continuity of financing, the ability of the Company to adequately protect and enforce its intellectual property, the Company’s ability to bring its products to commercial production, continued growth of the global adaptive pathway medicine, natural health products and digital health industries, and the risks presented by the highly regulated and competitive market concerning the development, production, sale and use of the Company’s products. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances save as required under applicable securities legislation.

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Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) Part of Psychedelic Medicine Research Renaissance

Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) Part of Psychedelic Medicine Research Renaissance

NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) today announces its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), one of 50+ trusted brands in the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company for private and public entities.

To view the full publication, “Breaking the Habit: Psychedelic Stigma Fades as Research Points to Critical Use in Smoking Cessation and More,” please visit: https://nnw.fm/8YBVv

There isn’t a cigarette smoker in the world who doesn’t know smoking is bad for them. The problems are that nicotine is one of the most highly addictive substances in the world, and for the nearly 70% of 34.1 million Americans who want to kick the habit, there aren’t many smoking-cessation options that have proven safe and effective.

Hope may be looming on the horizon, however, with new research building on prior studies that suggest psilocybin is not only a potential solution but also a more effective one. Leading a charge on this front is Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA), a biopharmaceutical firm formed in 2020 for the purpose of developing innovative therapeutics to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health disorders. Mydecine is part of a renaissance for psychedelic medicine research that is showing real promise in addressing areas of unmet medical need.

About Mydecine Innovations Group

Mydecine Innovations is a biotechnology and digital technology company developing innovative first- and second-generation novel therapeutics for the treatment of mental health and addiction through world-class technology and drug-development infrastructure. Mydecine was founded in 2020 on the guiding principle that there is a significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health and therapeutic treatment environments. Mydecine Innovations Group is dedicated to efficiently developing innovative therapeutics to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health disorders. The company’s business model combines clinical trials and data outcome, technology, scientific and regulatory expertise with a focus on psychedelic therapy underpinned by other novel molecules with differentiated therapeutic potential. By collaborating with some of the world’s foremost authorities connected by best practices, Mydecine Innovations Group aims to responsibly fast-track the development of new medicines across its platforms, seeking to effectively treat and ultimately change the way mental health disorders are viewed. Mydecine’s vision is to bridge the current gap between what the mental healthcare system currently provides with the needs of the patients.

For more information about the company, please visit www.Mydecine.com.

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A better way to get drunk: issue 21

Here’s what’s in store for you in today’s issue:

🍄 The future of psychedelics, according to an expert

🍄 A better way to get drunk

🍄 A first-of-its-kind severe anxiety study

🍄 The race for a dementia treatment

🍄 And more.

Be sure to check out this week’s Daily Mushroom podcast:

The DMT Cure to Chronic Pain and PTSD

Kieran, a retired black ops vet who magically cured his neck pain with a wild DMT trip. Kieran talks about being in a constant stress state while serving and how psychedelics help him cope with ongoing PTSD.

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A better way to get drunk

This psychedelic makes you feel drunk. Could it be used to treat alcoholism?

5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI) is a synthetic molecule that simulates the euphoric feeling of alcohol while reducing the desire to drink.

Pre-clinical studies conducted by Clearmind Medicine Inc. (CMND) show promising evidence that MEAI could treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) and binge drinking. Clinical trials are expected to begin in the second half of 2022. 

The company just signed a development and supply agreement with Aragen Life Sciences to manufacture the molecule.

First-of-its-kind study on severe anxiety

Monash University just got the go-ahead to conduct a first-of-its-kind study!

Yesterday, the Australian university received ethics approval for a triple-blinded, active-placebo-controlled study that will investigate psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Researchers are looking to recruit 72 patients for the study, which will be conducted in partnership with Incannex Healthcare Ltd (IHL).

The therapists facilitating the study will have the option to undergo their own psilocybin session to better understand what the patients will experience.

Does neuroplasticity benefit healthy people too?

Psychedelics clearly have a huge impact on people with mental health issues, but how do they impact people who are already mentally healthy? A new research project at University College London will give us more insights!

After two years of planning, the university is launching the “Understanding Neuroplasticity Induced by Tryptamines” or UNITy Project.

UNITy Project will use fMRI scans, eye-tracking, and experience sampling to understand how the naturally functioning brain responds to various tryptamines (psychedelics that bind to serotonin receptors, such as psilocybin).

The first study will evaluate how DMT affects language processing, sensory processing, and memory in both healthy participants and heavy drinkers, and if neuroplasticity drives the results.

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The future of psychedelics, according to this pioneering researcher

Rick Doblin, a pioneering psychedelic researcher and activist, made some interesting predictions about the future of psychedelics in the US:

  • MDMA will be FDA-approved by the end of 2023, with psilocybin following a year or two after.
  • By 2023 or 2024, there will be 6000+ psychedelic therapy clinics (there are currently about 1000). Every town with a hospice center will have enough demand for a psychedelic clinic.
  • By 2030, one million MDMA therapy sessions will have been administered by 25,000 trained therapists.
  • A licensed legalization model could be implemented around 2035 in which patients can earn a license to use psychedelics outside the clinic once undergoing a supervised session.

Doblin is hopeful that the tremendous impacts on mental health will result in a spiritualized society that “has finally come to the point of embracing global thinking, global humanity, and dealt with economic inequity.”

Donation heals traumatized children

“We’re all traumatized children running around in adult bodies, and (psychedelic) medicines can help us all,” according to venture capitalist Sanjay Singhal.

That’s why his charity donated $5 million to launch The Nikean Psychedelic Psychotherapy Research Centre at Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN).

The centre will study psilocybin therapy as a treatment for terminally-ill patients, patients with body dysmorphia, families who have lost a child, and grieving caregivers. It will also study 5-MeO-DMT as a PTSD treatment and will train therapists to administer psychedelic therapy.

Singhal, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his 30s, was inspired to fund psychedelic research after a psilocybin trip helped him break down his emotional walls and fix his relationships.

Can shrooms make you a better leader?

Magic mushrooms may have been the key to this NHL legend’s success.

Mark Messier, the only NHL player to lead two different teams to Stanley Cup championships, said that a magic mushroom trip at age 19 sparked his interest in spirituality and the power of the mind.

“I had no idea the mind was that powerful. Obviously it turned out to be an amazing experience, but more important was the question afterwards: wow, how can I use my mind to empower myself to be a better player, to be a better person, to have more energy, to create a better aura?”

The trip inspired Messier to learn about Eastern philosophies, Buddhism, Indigenous spirituality, and meditation, which had a major influence on him both as a player and a leader.

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Tripping on an island to help frontline workers

Cybin (CYBN) is sending therapists on a psychedelic retreat so they can learn how to provide support to frontline healthcare workers.

Clinical trial facilitators will head to a small island in Washington to be trained on Cybin’s new EMBARK therapy model and gain experiential knowledge of psychedelics. The EMBARK model combines aspects of several psychotherapy models and incorporates patients’ spiritual experiences, bodily experiences, and relationships into the healing process.

The retreat will prepare the facilitators for an upcoming clinical trial at the University of Washington that aims to treat healthcare workers suffering from COVID-related distress, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Optimizing the DNA of plant medicines 

Delic Labs of Delic Corp (DELC) is partnering with GT Research Inc. to help mushroom and cannabis producers optimize their products. 

Through the deal, Delic Labs will use DNA analysis to evaluate the commercial value of different cannabis and psychedelic mushroom strains based on certain gene traits. The services will help Canadian producers optimize their compounds through genetic engineering to produce more effective plant medicines.

Which company will develop a dementia treatment first?

If treatments don’t improve, the number of Americans battling Alzheimer’s is expected to nearly triple by 2050 — reaching $1.1 trillion in care costs.

Fortunately, two more companies joined the race to develop a new treatment using psychedelics!

On Tuesday, MYND Life Sciences (MYND) acquired IP rights from Cava Healthcare Inc. for dementia treatments using psilocybin and other psychedelics. It received the assets in exchange for 450,000 shares at $0.85 each, plus $120,000 and an annual royalty fee.

Silo Pharma Inc. (SILO) also joined the race this week through a sponsored research agreement. The company will work with Columbia University to develop a psychedelic treatment that could halt or reverse Alzheimer’s.

Researching ADHD treatments in Korea

These companies are joining forces to develop unique treatments for a range of debilitating conditions.

Agtech Global International Inc. (AGGL) and  KRTL Biotech Inc. are partnering to develop CBD and psilocybin-based medicines to treat conditions like ADHD, pain from cancer, autism, PTSD, depression, and addiction.

The agreement will leverage KRTL’s team of researchers in the US and Korea, where they have already received the Korean equivalent of FDA approval to study the compounds.

Several other companies are supporting the research project including Here To Serve Holding Corp. (HTSC) and Pervasip Corp. (PVSP).

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Here’s what you missed:

  • Next Tuesday, Detroit will vote on a bill to decriminalize possession and therapeutic use of entheogens including psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, and peyote. Read more…
  • A DC non-profit called The Plant Medicine Coalition issued $50K in grants to community organizations that promote psychedelic education and reform thanks to donations from Dr. Bronner’s soap company. Read more…
  • Dr. Bronner’s is also funding a lobbyist group that’s working to legalize psilocybin for therapeutic uses in Connecticut. Read more…

Industry Quick Hits

Oct 25 – HAVN Life (HAVN) Announces Departure Of Rick Brar As Director Read more…

Oct 26 – Nova Mentis (NOVA) Earns Psilocybin Orphan Drug Designation in Europe for Fragile X Syndrome Read more…

Oct 27 – Mindset Pharma (MSET) Reports Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update Read more…

Oct 27 – PharmaTher (PHRM) Provides Business Update and Releases Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2022 Read more…

Oct 28 – Blackhawk Growth’s (BLR) Subsidiary MindBio Therapeutics Appoints Patrick Moher as Advisor Read more…

Oct 28 – Greenbrook TMS (GTMS) Announces Dates For Its Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results Read more… 

Oct 28 – MYND Life Sciences (MYND) Announces Appointment of New Director Read more…

Oct 29 – Blackhawk Growth (BLR) Files Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Financial Reports Read more…

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Awakn Life Sciences Identifies New Chemical Series Via Its Drug Discovery Program

Awakn Life Sciences Identifies New Chemical Series Via Its Drug Discovery Program

This Further Defines Development Pathways For Next Generation Of Psychedelic Medicines To Treat Addiction.

TORONTO, CANADA, October 28, 2021 – Awakn Life Sciences Corp. (NEO: AWKN) (OTCQB: AWKNF) (FSE: 954) (‘Awakn’), a biotechnology company developing and delivering psychedelic therapeutics (medicines and therapies) to treat addiction, announced today the success of phase one of its new chemical entity (NCE) development program to strengthen Awakn’s pipeline for the treatment of a broad range of both substance and behavioral addictions. Novel MDMA-like NCE chemical series have been identified with drug-like properties, which was the aim of phase one of the process. Four leading compounds have been selected to be taken into in vivo efficacy analysis. The data generated will be used to support patent applications and to facilitate the development of additional lead compounds for clinical development. The Company has also announced the progression of its programme into lead optimisation working with Evotec.

Awakn is building on its position and experience as a clinical phase biotechnology company to develop a significant portfolio of innovative and targeted novel candidates to treat poorly addressed substance and behavioral addictions. Awakn will focus on addictions where the consequences for the patient, their family and society are at present both poorly met and severe in outcomes. This announcement builds on Awakn’s March 2021 acquisition of a significant body of proprietary research from Prof. David Nutt’s Equasy Enterprises, including details of newly discovered actions of MDMA; and the selection of Evotec as NCE research partner.

Dr. Shaun McNulty, Awakn’s CSO, commented, “The success of our NCE project has exceeded expectations, delivering robust data and clear steps forward in a short time period. The positive data we obtained will drive the identification and characterization of clinical candidates to develop the next generation of psychedelic medicines to treat addiction. Our strong development pipeline now positions Awakn at the vanguard of the psychedelic biotechnology industry.”

“Our ambition is to fully integrate effective psychedelic-based treatment into mainstream healthcare to better treat addiction” said Prof David Nutt, Awakn’s Chief Research Officer. “Our preclinical and clinical development programs are moving forward rapidly, and we have a world-class R&D team with unparalleled experience.  Entering lead optimisation is a significant step towards delivering NCE with improved capabilities over existing options.”

About Awakn Life Sciences Corp.

Awakn Life Sciences is a biotechnology company with clinical operations, developing and delivering psychedelic therapeutics (medicines and therapies) to better treat addiction. Awakn’s team consists of world leading chemists, scientists, psychiatrists, and psychologists who are developing and advancing the next generation of psychedelic drugs, therapies, and enabling technologies to treat addiction. Awakn will deliver these evidence backed psychedelic therapies in clinics in the UK and Europe and through licensing partnerships globally.

www.awaknlifesciences.com  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Facebook

Notice Regarding Forward Looking Information

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events or the Company’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “continues”, “forecasts”, “projects”, “predicts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “targets” or “believes”, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, including statements relating to the proposed NEO listing, and the business of the Company. All forward-looking statements, including those herein are qualified by this cautionary statement.

Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the statements. There are certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. These include: whether new chemical series’ are novel; the business plans and strategies of the Company, the ability of the Company to comply with all applicable governmental regulations in a highly regulated business; the inherent risks in investing in target companies or projects which have limited or no operating history and are engaged in activities currently considered illegal in some jurisdictions; changes in laws; limited operating history; reliance on management; requirements for additional financing; competition; inconsistent public opinion and perception regarding the medical-use of psychedelic drugs; and regulatory or political change. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date or dates specified in such statements.

Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. For more information on the Company, investors are encouraged to review the Company’s public filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States. The Company’s and Awakn’s securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Investor Enquiries:

KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto / Tim Regan
Phone: +1 (212) 896-1254
Awakn@KCSA.com

Media Enquiries:

America and Canada: KCSA Strategic Communications
Anne Donohoe
Adonohoe@KCSA.com

Rest of World: ROAD Communications
Paul Jarman / Anna Ramsey
Awakn@roadcommunications.co.uk

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MINDCURE Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2022

MINDCURE Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW/ – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology and research for psychedelics, today announced its financial results for the three months ended August 31, 2021.  All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.  

Q1 Fiscal 2022 Business Highlights

  • Released the minimum viable product version of iSTRYM, the Company’s digital therapeutics (DTx) platform, into partner clinics across North America;
  • Completed full chemical synthesis of ibogaine, launched the second stage of manufacturing, and filed two provisional patent applications;
  • Developed proprietary ketamine-enhanced psychotherapy protocols for treatment of pain and depression;
  • Completed a strategic equity investment in Awakn Life Sciences Inc.;
  • Signed exclusive digital clinical data licensing agreement with ATMA Journey Centers; and
  • Subsequent to quarter end, introduced the “Desire Project”, a clinical research program focused on the treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.

“Q1 was a significant quarter for MINDCURE, as we achieved several key milestones including the launch of the minimum viable product of iSTRYM, our digital therapeutics platform,” stated Kelsey Ramsden, President & CEO of MINDCURE.  “We closed the quarter with a strong cash position and have a solid pipeline of catalysts over the next few months. I look forward to sharing more updates as we continue to prepare iSTRYM for commercial deployment, progress in the manufacturing of ibogaine, and advance our Desire Project.”

Q1 Fiscal 2022 Financial Highlights

  • Cash and cash equivalents totalled $15.6 million as at August 31, 2021;
  • Net loss for the three months ended August 31, 2021 was $2.8 million, comprised of non-cash operating expenses of $0.3 million, an inventory write down of $0.2 million; an unrealized investment loss of $0.1 million, and cash operating expenses of $2.2 million.

A copy of the Company’s financial statements for the three months ended August 31, 2021, and the related management’s discussion and analysis are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

In other news, the Company announces it has granted a total of 70,000 stock options to certain employees pursuant to the terms the Company’s long term incentive plan (“Plan”). The stock options are exercisable at prices between $0.295 per share and $0.325 per share and are subject to the terms of the Plan. The Company further announces it has issued 108,224 common shares to a consultant at agreed-upon prices between $0.31 per share and $0.60 per share.

About Mind Cure Health Inc.
MINDCURE is a life sciences company focused on innovating and commercializing new ways to promote healing and improve mental health. The company is developing digital therapeutics technology and researching psychedelic compounds to support access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies globally. Learn more at mindcure.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Kelsey Ramsden, President & CEO
Phone: 1-888-593-8995

Forward-Looking Information
Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by management of MINDCURE, including, without limitation: the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the Canadian economy and MINDCURE’s business, and the extent and duration of such impact; no change to laws or regulations that negatively affect MINDCURE’s business; there will be a demand for MINDCURE’s products in the future; no unanticipated expenses or costs arise; MINDCURE will be able to continue to identify products that make them ideal candidates for providing solutions for treating mental health; that iSTRYM will be developed, optimized and operate as contemplated within the psychedelics industry; that the Company will be effective in obtaining the patents applied for synthesizing ibogaine, or synthesizing ibogaine, or developing synthesized ibogaine for research, medical or commercial use; that MINDCURE will advance wellness worldwide; that iSTRYM will be brought to commercial deployment in the near term or otherwise or that it will reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, or support transformation and healing, or that the deployment may not occur at the scale or within the time frame contemplated.

Although MINDCURE has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results,  performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information presented, there may be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as no forward-looking information can be guaranteed.

Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and MINDCURE does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For further information: MINDCURE Investor Relations, investors@mindcure.com, 1-888-593-8995; Media Inquiries, Annie Graf / Kristin Cwalinski, KCSA Strategic Communications, mindcure@kcsa.com

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Mindset Pharma to Participate in Wonderland: Miami on November 8-9, 2021

Mindset Pharma to Participate in Wonderland: Miami on November 8-9, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mindset Pharma Inc. (CSE: MSET) (FSE: 9DF) (OTCQB: MSSTF) (“Mindset” or the “Company”), a drug discovery and development company focused on creating optimized and patentable next-generation psychedelic medicines to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders with unmet medical needs, today announced that it will participate in Microdose’s Wonderland: Miami to be held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, FL on November 8-9, 2021.

James Lanthier, CEO of Mindset, and Joseph Araujo, CSO of Mindset will give a presentation titled Beyond Psilocybin: New Frontiers in Psychedelic Drug Design on Monday, November 8th at 12:45 p.m. ET. Register to attend here.

For more information about the event, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Mindset’s management team, please contact KCSA Strategic Communications at MindSet@kcsa.com.

About Mindset Pharma
Mindset Pharma Inc. is a drug discovery and development company focused on creating optimized and patentable next-generation psychedelic medicines to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders with unmet needs. Mindset was established in order to develop next generation pharmaceutical assets that leverage the breakthrough therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs. Mindset is developing several novel families of next generation psychedelic compounds, as well as an innovative process to chemically synthesize psilocybin as well as its own proprietary compounds.

For further information on Mindset, please visit our website at www.mindsetpharma.com.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Contact:
Allison Soss/Tim Regan
KCSA Strategic Communications
Email: MindSet@kcsa.com
Phone: 212-896-1267/ 347-487-6788

Company Contact:
James Lanthier, CEO
Email: jlanthier@mindsetpharma.com

Jason Atkinson, VP, Corporate Development
Email: jatkinson@mindsetpharma.com
Phone: 416-479-4094

‍Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward looking information is frequently characterized bywords such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is provided and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form for the financial year ended June 30, 2020 dated March 5, 2021. The forward-looking information included in this news release is made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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Mindset Pharma Reports Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Mindset Pharma Reports Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Evolving Pipeline of Psychedelics Compounds Focused on Improved Efficacy and Safety

Advancing MSP-1014 as First Lead Drug Clinical Candidate to IND-Enabling Studies

Developing Robust Patent Portfolio for Next-Generation Compounds and Methods
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TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mindset Pharma Inc. (CSE: MSET) (FSE: 9DF) (OTCQB: MSSTF) (“Mindset” or the “Company”), a drug discovery and development company focused on creating optimized and patentable next-generation psychedelic medicines to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders with unmet medical needs, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

“During fiscal 2021 and subsequent months, our team made tremendous progress developing and advancing our vast library of next-generation psychedelic compounds as well as creating state-of-the-art, standard-setting processes for evaluating novel psychedelic drug candidates, which will prove valuable for the psychedelics industry at large. We complement our broad preclinical research with a strategic focus on intellectual property and filing patents to protect our growing new drug portfolio. Our overarching goal is to select the most promising clinical candidates from our ongoing discovery work, and advance them into the clinic as quickly as possible, either through partnerships or directly ourselves,” said James Lanthier, CEO of Mindset.

“The preclinical results from our compounds have meaningful clinical implications. Mindset’s next-generation psychedelic drug candidates can potentially offer a more scalable, safer and more convenient treatment for clinic-based mental health therapy programs due to optimization in duration, efficacy and safety. Our robust pipeline means that we have multiple ‘shots on goal’ to achieve a positive clinical outcome for patients. We have already identified four differentiated families of compounds and see an opportunity to expand further,” concluded Mr. Lanthier.

Corporate Highlights During and Subsequent to the Fiscal Year 2021

  • Expanded Patent Portfolio: Filed four provisional patent applications bringing the total to eight provisional applications filed to-date. Mindset also has filed four final PCT applications, which cover a broad range of novel, next generation drugs inspired by psilocybin, DMT, & 5-MeO-DMT and a novel psilocybin synthesis and manufacturing method.
  • Advanced First Lead Drug Candidate Toward Clinical Trials: Selected its first lead clinical candidate, MSP-1014, a differentiated psilocybin-based analog, to move forward into investigational new drug (IND)-enabling studies.
  • Developed First-in-Class Benchmarking: Under the Cooperative Psychedelics Evaluation Platform (“COPE”) program, Mindset and its partner, InterVivo Solutions, continue to develop first-in-class benchmarking data across first-generation psychedelic drugs.
  • Identified Technology Platform: Preclinical data generated across the four families of novel chemical entities resulted in the identification of a platform technology that enhances effect size and improves safety profiles of psychedelic drugs. A provisional patent application was filed in May of 2022.
  • Enhanced Leadership and Advisory Teams: Appointed Dr. Malik Slassi as Senior Vice President of Innovation, Mr. Ian Dean as Director of Preclinical Development, and Drs. Michael Rogawski, Guy Higgins, Joseph Gabriele and Ishrat Husain to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Dr. Slassi is a scientific co-founder and an originating member of Mindset’s SAB and is the architect of the Company’s intellectual property portfolio of novel and differentiated psychedelic drug families, along with the its patent pending psilocybin synthesis process.
  • Mr. Dean is a seasoned toxicologist and pharmacology professional with over 40 years of intensive expertise in drug development.
  • Dr. Rogawski is Professor of Neurology and Pharmacology at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. Serves as lead of the University of California Drug Discovery Consortium and Member of board of directors of the American Epilepsy Society.
  • Dr. Higgins brings more than three decades of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry as a drug developer and is a world renowned psychopharmacologist with greater than 180 peer reviewed publications in behavioural neuroscience.
  • Dr. Gabriele is a molecular pharmacologist with extensive experience in product formulation and commercialization.
  • Dr. Husain is a leading researcher in the neurobiology of depression and bipolar disorder, currently conducting clinical trials of emerging treatments for these conditions.
  • Capital Markets: In December 2020, Mindset closed a $5.0 million gross proceeds private placement financing and subsequently listed its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the ticker symbol “MSET.” In April 2021, Mindset closed an aggregate gross proceeds of $8.55 million bought deal public offering.

Pipeline Updates

To-date, Mindset has synthesized and screened over 100 compounds and run a battery of highly specialized in vitro and in vivo tests on its patent-pending novel compounds to select the optimal psychedelic drug candidates for progressing towards clinical trials. Preclinical results have demonstrated improved safety and efficacy across its four families of next-generation compounds when compared to their reference drugs, as well as a range of anticipated durations of action.

Family 1

  • In June 2021, Mindset selected its first lead clinical candidate, MSP-1014, a differentiated psilocybin-based analog, to move forward into current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) compliant manufacturing and IND-enabling studies with a goal of reaching clinical stage in 2022.
  • In September 2021, Mindset announced treatment-resistant depression and end of life cancer angst as initial indications for MSP-1014.

Family 2

    In August 2021, Mindset announced its short-duration, psilocybin-based, analogs demonstrated superior efficacy and safety in head-to-head preclinical comparison to psilocin/psilocybin.

Family 3

    In August 2021, Mindset’s long-acting, psilocybin-like, analogs demonstrated extended duration of action and decreased effect size at the 5-HT2A receptor. These results indicated a potentially significant improvement in the sustained efficacy and safety profile of current microdosing practices.

Family 4

  • In September 2021, Mindset identified three pipeline opportunities from its DMT and 5-MeO-DMT-inspired novel drug candidates, MSP-4018, MSP-4019 and MSP-4020.
  • In preclinical studies, MSP-4018, MSP-4019 and MSP-4020 demonstrated a significant decrease in signs of serotonergic toxicity, which is a considerable health risk associated with the first-generation psychedelic, 5-MeO-DMT.

Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

Mindset concluded fiscal year 2021 with approximately $6.6 million dollars in cash. The Company believes it is well capitalized for continued growth.

Net loss for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 and for the period from October 7, 2019 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2020 was approximately $11.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

About Mindset Pharma Inc.
Mindset Pharma Inc. is a drug discovery and development company focused on creating optimized and patentable next-generation psychedelic medicines to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders with unmet needs. Mindset was established in order to develop next generation pharmaceutical assets that leverage the breakthrough therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs. Mindset is developing several novel families of next generation psychedelic compounds, as well as an innovative process to chemically synthesize psilocybin as well as its own proprietary compounds.

For further information on Mindset, please visit our website at www.mindsetpharma.com.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Contact:
Allison Soss/Tim Regan
KCSA Strategic Communications
Email: MindSet@kcsa.com
Phone: 212-896-1267/ 347-487-6788

Company Contact:
James Lanthier, CEO
Email: jlanthier@mindsetpharma.com

Jason Atkinson, VP, Corporate Development
Email: jatkinson@mindsetpharma.com
Phone: 416-479-4094

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward looking information is frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is provided and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form for the financial year ended June 30, 2020 dated March 5, 2021. The forward-looking information included in this news release is made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.