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Silo Pharma Expands License Agreement and Patent Portfolio

Silo Pharma Expands License Agreement and Patent Portfolio

Silo Enters into Commercial Evaluation License Agreement for Next Generation Liposomes

Therapeutics Would Target Multiple Diseases Including Auto Immune Disorders

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silo Pharma, Inc. (OTCQB: SILO), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the use of traditional and psychedelics as a therapeutic, today announced that it has expanded its Commercial Evaluation License Agreement (CELA) with the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) for its next generation Liposomal Peptide targeting autoimmune diseases.

Eric Weisblum, CEO of Silo Pharma commented “We are delighted to expand our partnership with UMB.  Pre-clinical testing of these peptides has shown positive results in animal studies. The three-phage peptides we identified specifically target inflamed vascular endothelium of arthritic joints in an adjuvant-induced arthritis rat model.  To test the therapeutic effect of the peptides, arthritic Lewis rats (n=4/group) were injected intravenously with one of the peptides or PBS either at the onset or just following the onset of arthritis. The rats were monitored regularly for disease severity and were assigned an “arthritic score.” The results show treatment of arthritic Lewis rats with two of the three phage-encoded peptides (NQR and RGD) suppresses adjuvant arthritis, with RGD producing the most robust effect. Therefore, phage peptides ADK homes to the synovial vasculature of the inflamed joint, while phage peptides NQR and RGD both home to this area of the inflamed joint and have a therapeutic effect in a rat model of arthritis. The global market for auto-immune disease therapeutics is projected to be over $150 billion by 2025. We believe the issued patent portfolio that comes with these assets allows Silo to further advance its value to investors and future partners.”

About Silo Pharma 
Silo Pharma. Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on merging traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research for people suffering from indications such as PTSD, Parkinson’s, and other rare neurological disorders. Silo’s mission is to identify assets to license and fund the research which we believe will be transformative to the well-being of patients and the healthcare industry. For more information, visit www.silopharma.com

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Investor Relations Contact: 
Hayden IR 
Brett Maas 
646-536-7331 
Email: brett@haydenir.com

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Tryp Therapeutics Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Tryp Therapeutics Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Sid Taubenfeld with Extensive Experience in the Financial Markets and as a Biotech Executive Joins Tryp as Company Prepares to Expand Patient Access to Psilocybin-Based Treatments

San Diego, California — (June 23, 2022) – Tryp Therapeutics, Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) (“Tryp” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing psilocybin-based compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs, announced today that Sid Taubenfeld, a seasoned executive with healthcare and biotech expertise, has joined the Company’s senior leadership team as Chief Operating Officer.

Taubenfeld is a forward-thinking leader with over 20 years of significant experience in senior leadership roles and a deep understanding of scientific, financial, and commercial strategy. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Tikun Olam Pharma (TOP), a leading medical cannabis company based in Israel.

“Sid brings to his new role a wealth of expertise in building and growing emerging biotech companies and a strong reputation for developing people and inspiring teams,” said Jim Gilligan, Interim CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, Tryp Therapeutics. “Furthermore, his national and international experience will be a valuable asset as we continue to drive growth through our clinical trials, filed patents, and previously announced strategic actions.”

Sid’s primary responsibilities will include developing the organization’s long-term vision and strategy alongside the CEO and Board; ensuring that the company operates effectively and efficiently in all areas; and helping ensure a high-performing portfolio and psychedelic medicine advancements at Tryp.

Previously, Taubenfeld gained extensive pharmaceutical experience in a variety of executive management roles in the United States and Israel. He graduated from Brooklyn College of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy and completed his graduate studies at New York Medical College in the area of Pharmacology.

About Tryp Therapeutics

Tryp Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing psilocybin-related molecules, including TRP-8803, for the treatment of diseases with unmet medical needs through accelerated regulatory pathways. Tryp’s Psilocybin-For-Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PFN™) program is focused on the development of synthetic psilocybin-related molecules as a new class of drug for the treatment of binge eating, chronic pain, and other indications. The Company has begun enrolling patients in its Phase II trial for the treatment of binge eating disorder at the University of Florida and recently announced an upcoming Phase IIa clinical trial with the University of Michigan to evaluate TRP-8802 for fibromyalgia. TRP-8803 is a proprietary psilocybin-based product that uses a novel formulation and route of administration to potentially improve efficacy, safety and the patient experience. For more information, please visit www.tryptherapeutics.com.

Investor Relations:
Jim Gilligan, Interim CEO
Tryp Therapeutics
jgilligan@tryptherapeutics.com

Media Relations:
Francesca DeMauro
KCSA Strategic Communications
TRYP@KCSA.com

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Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of opinions, assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Tryp as of the date of this news release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to the factors described in greater detail in the “Risk Factors” section of Tryp’s final prospectus available at www.sedar.com. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Tryp; however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and Tryp expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Pasithea Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics and Beyond

Pasithea Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics and Beyond

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: KTTA) (“Pasithea” or the “Company”), a novel biotechnology company focused on the research and discovery of new and effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Tiago Reis Marques, will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics and Beyond, as follows:

Date:Monday, June 27, 2022
Time:10:30 a.m. ET
Location:The Lotte New York Palace Hotel

Investors participating in the conference who would like to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Pasithea’s CEO may do so by contacting their H.C. Wainwright representative or registering HERE.

About Pasithea Therapeutics Corp.

Pasithea Therapeutics Corporation is a U.S. biotechnology company focused on the research and discovery of new and effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders. With an experienced team of experts in the fields of neuroscience and psychopharmacology, Pasithea is developing new molecular entities for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. Pasithea is also focused on addressing the needs of patients currently suffering with mental illness by providing access to IV ketamine infusions both in clinics and in-home settings.

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. Company Contact
Dr. Tiago Reis Marques
Chief Executive Officer
E: tiago@pasithea.com

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. Investor Relations
Lisa M. Wilson
In-Site Communications, Inc.
T: 212-452-2793
E: lwilson@insitecony.com

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Released June 23, 2022

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BetterLife To Participate at the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual
Mental Health Conference

BetterLife To Participate at the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual
Mental Health Conference

June 23, 2022 08:00 ET | Source: BetterLife Pharma Inc.

  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BetterLife Pharma Inc. (“BetterLife” or the “Company”) (CSE: BETR / OTCQB: BETRF / FRA: NPAU), an emerging biotech company focused on the development and commercialization of cutting-edge treatments for mental disorders, today announced that Dr. Ahmad Doroudian, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference being held on June 27th, 2022 in New York City, NY.

The theme of the conference is “Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics, and Beyond.” The fireside chat will focus on the background of BetterLife and what differentiates it in the mental healthcare space.

About BetterLife Pharma

BetterLife Pharma Inc. is an emerging biotechnology company primarily focused on developing and commercializing two compounds, BETR-001 and BETR-002, to treat neuro-psychiatric and neurological disorders.

BETR-001, which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is a non-hallucinogenic and non-controlled LSD derivative in development and it is unique in that it is unregulated and therefore can be self-administered. BetterLife’s synthesis patent for BETR-001 eliminates regulatory hurdles and its pending patent for composition and method of use covers treatment of depression, cluster headaches, post-traumatic stress disorder and other neuro-psychiatric and neurological disorders.

BETR-002, which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is based on honokiol, the active anxiolytic ingredient of magnolia bark. BetterLife’s pending method of use and formulations patent covers treatment of anxiety related disorders including benzodiazepine dependency.

BetterLife also owns a drug candidate for the treatment of viral infections such as COVID-19 and is in the process of seeking strategic alternatives for further development.

For further information, please visit BetterLife Pharma.

Contact Information

David Melles, Investor Relations Manager
Email: David.Melles@blifepharma.com
Phone: 1-778-887-1928

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

No securities exchange has reviewed nor accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release. This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to product development, licensing, commercialization and regulatory compliance issues and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include the failure to satisfy the conditions of the relevant securities exchange(s) and other risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable law.

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Delic Corp to Present Vision for Long-Term Growth and Industry-Leading Clinic Developments at First Annual H.C. Wainwright Mental Health Conference

Delic Corp to Present Vision for Long-Term Growth and Industry-Leading Clinic Developments at First Annual H.C. Wainwright Mental Health Conference

Matt Stang, CEO and Co-Founder of Delic Corp, will discuss the company’s strategic outlook for the remainder of the year and the latest developments at the nation’s largest ketamine provider, Ketamine Wellness Centers (KWC)

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, June 23, 2022 – Delic Holdings Corp (“Delic” or the “Company”) (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) (FRA: 6X0), a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, confirmed details regarding Delic Corp CEO Matt Stang’s virtual attendance at the first annual H.C. Wainwright Mental Health Conference on June 27, 2022.

H.C. Wainwright Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics, and Beyond

June 27, 2022

Held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, the inaugural event will feature a full day of company presentations, networking opportunities and one-on-one investor meetings with a focus on neuropsychiatry, psychedelic and more. During this year’s conference, Stang will deliver a presentation that highlights the company’s strategic outlook for the remainder of the year and how the company is well-positioned to address the current mental health crisis. Stang will also discuss Ketamine Wellness Centers’ long-term growth strategy as the nation’s largest ketamine provider and the company’s latest patient programs such as the first-of-its-kind Veterans Administration (VA) partnership with the KWC Arizona clinics and the addition of SPRAVATO® and NAD+. His presentation will be available on June 27 starting at 7 a.m. ET. For more information regarding the first-ever H.C. Wainwright Mental Health Conference, please visit https://hcwevents.com/psychedelics/.

About Delic Corp

Delic is a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, improving access to health benefits across the country and reframing the conversation on psychedelics. The Company owns and operates an umbrella of related businesses, including the largest chain of psychedelic wellness clinics in the country, Ketamine Wellness Centers; the only licensed entity by Health Canada to exclusively focus on research and development of psilocybin vaporization technology, Delic Labs; the premier psychedelic wellness event, Meet Delic; and trusted media and e-commerce platforms Reality Sandwich and Delic Radio. Delic is backed by a team of industry and cannabis veterans and a diverse network, whose mission is to provide education, research, high-quality products, and effective treatment options to the masses.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable ‎Canadian securities ‎legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking ‎statements” within the meaning of ‎the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities ‎Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking ‎information and forward-looking statements are not ‎representative of historical facts or information or current ‎condition, but instead represent only the ‎Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of ‎which, by their nature, are ‎inherently uncertain and outside of Delic’s control. Generally, such forward-looking ‎information or ‎forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‎‎”plans”, ‎‎”expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, ‎‎‎”anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may ‎contain ‎statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be ‎taken”, “will continue”, ‎‎”will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information and forward-‎looking statements contained herein ‎may include, but are not limited to: information regarding the timing or terms upon which the Transaction will be completed; potential benefits of the Transaction; anticipated continued growth in the health and wellness sector (and, in particular, related to psychedelics); the ability of Delic to successfully achieve business ‎objectives, ‎and expectations ‎for other economic, ‎business, and/or competitive factors.‎

By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Delic is alerting the reader that ‎such ‎information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors ‎that may cause ‎the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Delic to be ‎materially different from those ‎expressed or implied by such information and statements. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the Transaction not closing as planned or at all or on terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement; incorrect assessment of the value and potential benefits of the Transaction; direct and indirect material adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; inability to obtain future financing on suitable terms; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; risks inherent in the psychedelic treatment sector; changes in applicable laws and regulations; and failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

In addition, in connection with the forward-looking ‎information and forward-looking statements contained in this press ‎release, Delic has made certain ‎assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: assumptions as to the time required to negotiate a definite agreement and complete matters related to the Transaction; the ability to consummate the Transaction; ‎the ability of the parties to ‎obtain, in a timely manner, the requisite regulatory, corporate and other third party approvals and the satisfaction of ‎other conditions to the ‎consummation of the Transaction on the proposed terms; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Transaction on ‎relationships, ‎including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; ‎changes in general economic, ‎business and political conditions, including changes in the financial ‎markets; changes in applicable laws; compliance ‎with extensive government regulation; and the diversion ‎of management time on the Transaction.‎

Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions ‎underlying the ‎forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary ‎materially from those described ‎herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or ‎expected.‎

Although Delic believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations ‎contained ‎in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not ‎be placed on such ‎information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such ‎forward-looking information and ‎statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events ‎could differ materially from those anticipated ‎in such information and statements. The forward-looking ‎information and forward-looking statements contained in this ‎press release are made as of the date of ‎this press release, and Delic does not undertake to update any ‎forward-looking information ‎and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in ‎accordance with ‎applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and ‎statements ‎attributable to Delic or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this ‎‎notice.‎

Investor Relations Contact
Rich Rodriguez
rich@deliccorp.com

Media Relations Contact
Clare Redlick
MATTIO Communications
clare@mattio.com 

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Field Trip Health Ltd. to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Healthcare Conference on June 27, 2022

Field Trip Health Ltd. to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Healthcare Conference on June 27, 2022

TORONTO, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Field Trip Health Ltd. (TSX: FTRP, FTRP.WT, Nasdaq: FTRP) (“Field Trip”), a global leader in the development and delivery of psychedelic therapies, announced today that Field Trip’s Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Ronan Levy, and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Nathan Bryson, will participate in a live fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Healthcare Conference taking place June 27, 2022.

Date: June 27, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. E.T.
Location: New York City

The fireside chat will be webcast live at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 27, through the following link: https://journey.ct.events/view/9a92c93f-2f82-4814-8d6a-22033c171e41. The webcast recording will also be accessible on Field Trip’s investor relations website and via the above link for 90 days.

Institutional investors interested in scheduling a meeting with Field Trip’s management team, please contact KCSA Strategic Communications at fieldtripIR@kcsa.com.

About Field Trip Health Ltd.

Field Trip is a global leader in the development and delivery of psychedelic therapies. With our Field Trip Discovery division leading the development of the next generation of psychedelic molecules and conducting advanced research on plant-based psychedelics and our Field Trip Health division building centres for psychedelic therapies opening across North America and Europe along with the digital and technological tools that will enable massive scale, we help people in need with a simple, evidence-based way to heal and heighten engagement with the world.

Learn more at https://www.meetfieldtrip.com, https://www.fieldtriphealth.com and https://www.fieldtriphealth.nl.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @fieldtriphealth.

To receive company updates about Field Trip and to be added to the email distribution list please sign up here.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information  

This release includes forward-looking information (within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding Field Trip and its business. 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 statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events of the management of Field Trip and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although the management of Field Trip believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the companies, including those set forth in the Company’s Annual Information Form and other market conditions, economic factors, management’s ability to manage and to operate the business and the equity markets generally. Although Field Trip has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements or information. No forward-looking statement 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 Field Trip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Additional information relating to Field Trip, including its Annual Information Form, can be located on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider, have approved the contents of this release or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CONTACTS:

Media contacts:
Rachel Moskowitz
Autumn Communications
202-276-7881
press@fieldtriphealth.com

Investor contacts:
Kathleen Heaney / Sophia Bashford
KCSA Strategic Communications
fieldtripIR@kcsa.com

SOURCE Field Trip Health Ltd.

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HAVN Life to Be Featured on Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid

HAVN Life to Be Featured on Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid

The Company’s segment will be aired on public television networks across the U.S. starting in July, with interviews featuring CEO Tim Moore and the team leading HAVN Life’s Research and Development

Vancouver, BC – Havn Life Sciences Inc. (CSE: HAVN) (OTC: HAVLF) (FSE: 5NP) (the “Company” or “HAVN Life”) a biotechnology company pursuing standardized extraction of psychoactive compounds and the development of natural health products, is pleased to announce it will be featured in an upcoming Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid episode, airing in July. The episode of Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid will be distributed to more than 170 public television stations throughout the United States, reaching 60 million households throughout the year.

The segment includes an in-depth interview with HAVN Life CEO, Tim Moore, as well as clips from Chief Psychedelic Officer, Dr. Ivan Casselman, and Chief Research Officer, Alexzander Samuelsson, where they discuss the Company’s end-to-end research, extraction, formulation, and delivery of naturally derived psilocybin, and some of the strategic, research and supply partnerships HAVN Life has secured. They also touch on HAVN Life’s commitment to advancing psychedelic medicine through clinical research and therapeutic use as a ground-breaking medicine with the potential to provide better mental and cognitive health solutions at a global scale.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Viewpoint Project and in the illustrious company of previous guests including former U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell, Governor of Iowa Kim Reynolds and the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush, among others,” says HAVN Life CEO, Tim Moore. “The format of the program provides a unique educational platform for the most talked about issues of the day, and we truly feel that psychedelics deserve such a platform. We are proud to be a part of the movement that is helping to redefine and rehabilitate psychedelics in the popular imagination,” he adds.

“From the very start, our mission has been to bring medicine to the people,” says HAVN Life Chief Psychedelic Officer, Dr. Ivan Casselman. “I am excited to see all the global momentum in psychedelic medicine – the future is bright,” he adds.

“As part of the evolving psychedelic industry, I’m proud of the way HAVN Life has been able to take a leading role in sharing information and perspectives on the history of psychedelics, its usage, and the huge potential that psilocybin-based therapies have to offer,” says Alexzander Samuelsson, Chief Research Officer at HAVN Life. “Through our work and partnerships, we are building a pathway to healing and relief for those suffering from mental health issues, which many people have been dealing with during the past two years of pandemic lockdowns, isolation, opportunity and personal losses,” he adds.

The HAVN Life segment on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid will make its debut on public television in July. Additionally, a recently produced network-quality commercial featuring HAVN Life’s natural health products will debut twice during prime time on Fox Business in July. The commercials will continue to air up to 400 times during the year, reaching 84 million homes on networks such as CNBC, CNN Headline News, The Learning Channel, Discovery and Discovery Life, among others.

The Company also announces that on May 26, 2022, it granted 3,000,000 stock options to Tim Moore and 1,000,000 stock options to Gordon Clissold. The stock options are exercisable for a period of five (5) years at a price of $0.06 per common share.

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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 GMP 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 the Viewpoint Project
The goal of the Viewpoint Project is to enlighten the audience by delivering diverse informational and educational documentaries by covering a variety of issues and topics. Viewpoint Project is on the cutting edge of the television documentary industry, producing top quality programming for Public Television. Viewpoint Project is dedicated to the mission of developing and distributing social and educational programming about our neighbors, our community, and world. Each story has one thing in common – changing our lives for the better.

Contact:
Investor Relations: ir@havnlife.com
Media: savi@emergence-creative.com

Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to statements regarding the Company’s feature on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid, the Company’s work to build a pathway to healing and relief for those suffering from mental health issues, 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 Company’s feature on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid will not be completed as contemplated, or at all, risks that the Company’s work to build a pathway to healing and relief for those suffering from mental health issues will not be completed 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.

The CSE has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this press release.

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Pasithea Therapeutics Acquires Alpha-5 Integrin, LLC

Pasithea Therapeutics Acquires Alpha-5 Integrin, LLC

– Alpha-5 is a potentially first-in-class monoclonal antibody for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological diseases –
– Expands pipeline across Pasithea’s core therapeutic areas to drive enhanced growth –
– Closing consideration of 3.26 million shares of Pasithea common stock –
– Pasithea to hold a webcast on June 22 at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the transaction –

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: KTTA) (“Pasithea” or the “Company”), today announced its acquisition of Alpha-5 integrin, LLC (“Alpha-5”), a privately-held preclinical-stage company developing a monoclonal antibody (mAbs) for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and other neuroinflammatory disorders, such as Multiple Sclerosis (“MS”).

Alpha-5’s lead therapeutic candidate has a novel mechanism of action with the potential to improve clinical outcomes in patients with ALS, and is supported by post-mortem studies and with reproducible significant improvement in behavior and survival in the SOD1 mice model. The acquisition includes Alpha-5 proprietary antibodies with novel intellectual property and brings to Pasithea a group of seasoned scientists and a state-of-the-art laboratory.

The Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Alpha-5 at an enterprise value for $3.75 million, payable in 3.26 million shares of Pasithea common stock, valued at $1.15 per share, an 11% premium to the closing price on June 21, plus 1 million warrants. An entity controlled by Paul B. Manning, Chairman and CEO of PBM Capital, a healthcare-focused investment firm, is Alpha-5’s majority owner and, following the transaction, will own approximately 10% of Pasithea common stock. Cassel Salpeter & Co. acted as financial advisor to the Company on this transaction.

“This agreement with Pasithea represents the culmination of years of work by Alpha-5 researchers, successfully leveraging their deep scientific expertise in the integrin space. We believe Pasithea will be well-positioned to apply its capabilities to move this asset forward and make an impact on ALS disease for the benefit of patients,” said Paul B. Manning.

“Treatments for ALS are extremely limited. Only two drugs are currently approved, with minimal impact on disease, and the majority of patients progress to death within a few years of symptom onset. The Alpha-5 acquisition is transformative for Pasithea, by adding a new drug with a novel mechanism of action to our pipeline, while preserving our strong cash position. In addition to the Alpha-5 development program, we will also acquire a wet lab and scientific team to develop our existing tolerizing vaccine and complementary program. Our plan is to file an Alpha-5 investigational new drug application (IND) with an orphan drug designation by the end of 2023,” stated Dr. Tiago Reis Marques, CEO of Pasithea.

Stanford Professor Larry Steinman, Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Pasithea and a minority owner of Alpha-5 said, “My work has been instrumental for the discovery of natalizumab, an anti-alpha 4 integrin mAb. This was the first drug developed in the class of selective adhesion molecule inhibitors and a potent therapeutic for multiple sclerosis. We believe that alpha-5 integrin antibody can also be transformative in the treatment of other neurological disorders, such as ALS or MS. Post-mortem human studies and preclinical work conducted so far support this therapeutic target and we are excited to move it into clinical trials.” Professor Steinman recused himself from the vote to approve the transaction.

Transaction Details

At the closing of the transaction, the Company acquired all of Alpha-5’s issued and outstanding equity interests in exchange for 3,260,870 shares of Pasithea common stock plus warrants to acquire an additional 1,000,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.88 per share for a period of five years. The number of shares was calculated by dividing a $3.75 million enterprise value by $1.15 per share of Pasithea Common Stock, an 11% premium to the closing price on June 21. There are potential future earnouts based on net sales. There will be no post-closing adjustments for cash and working capital.

To further discuss the transaction, Pasithea´s management will host a webcast as follows:
   
Date: June 22, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. ET
URL: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=aph1RpCR
   
The webcast will be accessible on the Investors section of the website, www.ir.pasithea.com, and will be archived for 90 days following the event.

About Pasithea Therapeutics Corp.

Pasithea Therapeutics Corporation is a U.S. biotechnology company focused on the research and discovery of new and effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders. With an experienced team of experts in the fields of neuroscience and psychopharmacology, Pasithea is developing new molecular entities for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. Pasithea is also focused on addressing the needs of patients currently suffering with mental illness by providing access to IV ketamine infusions both in clinics and in-home settings.

About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. It most commonly affects people between the ages of 40 and 70, with an average age of 55 at the time of diagnosis. It affects as many as 30,000 patients in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is two to five years, but some patients may live for years or even decades. While 5-10% of cases are hereditary (familial ALS), the large majority of cases (90-95%) are not hereditary (Sporadic ALS). The cause of ALS is not completely understood and multiple complex factors may contribute to the death of motor neurons. Currently there is no known cure or treatment that halts or reverses the progression of ALS, and FDA only approved 2 medications so far for the treatment of this disorder, both shown to modestly slow the progression of ALS.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to the Company on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. Company Contact

Dr. Tiago Reis Marques
Chief Executive Officer
E: tiago@pasithea.com

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. Investor Relations

Lisa M. Wilson
In-Site Communications, Inc.
T: 212-452-2793
E: lwilson@insitecony.com

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MAVIRET® (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) Approved by Health Canada for Pediatric Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C

MAVIRET® (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) Approved by Health Canada for Pediatric Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C

  • MAVIRET can now be used as an 8-week, once-daily paediatric granule formulation option in treatment-naïve, without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis, chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) paediatric patients aged 3 to <12 years with genotype (GT)1-6, weighing at least 12kg to less than 45kg
  • Health Canada’s decision makes MAVIRET the first pan-genotypic treatment option for treatment-naïve, compensated cirrhotic, chronic HCV patients as young as 3 years of age and weighing 12kg or more
  • This approval is supported by 98.4 per cent cure* rate across this group of patients who received the approved paediatric granule formulation

Montreal, QC, June 22, 2022 – AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced today that Health Canada has approved a change in the marketing authorization for MAVIRET® (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) to include its use for the treatment in paediatric patients 3 to 12 years old, weighing at least 12kg to less than 45kg.1 MAVIRET is now approved as an 8-week, pan-genotypic (GT1-6) treatment for treatment-naïve, chronic HCV patients, without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis in adults and children aged 3 years and older.1** “There is an estimated 250,000 people living in Canada with chronic hepatitis C including young children who I have witnessed first-hand at SickKids in need of treatment options,” said Dr. Simon Ling, MBChB, MRCP(UK), Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, SickKids Toronto. “The approval of MAVIRET® as a paediatric indication is a necessary step that will add a beneficial therapeutic option to treat HCV infection in children.” The label extension is supported by data from the phase 2/3, non-randomized, open-label, multicenter DORA Part 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of weight-based dosing of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (G/P) granules for 8, 12 or 16 weeks in 80 children aged 3 years to less than 12 years with chronic HCV infection.1 Patients received a paediatric formulation of glecaprevir (GLE)/pibrentasvir (PIB), comprised of film-coated granules of GLE and PIB, in a sachet mixed together in a small amount of soft food for once-daily oral administration. The mixture of food and granules should be swallowed immediately; the granules should not be crushed or chewed.1 “With Canada’s commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, the approval of MAVIRET ® for paediatric patients is a positive advancement in reaching our goals,” said Jennifer van Gennip, Executive Director, Action Hepatitis Canada. “Now with access to treatment of viral hepatitis amongst children, one more barrier to elimination is removed.” In DORA Part 2, the overall SVR12 rate for the subjects who received the final recommended dose was 98.4% (61/62)1 . No subject taking the final recommended dose experienced virologic failure1 . The adverse reactions observed in patients 3 less than 12 years of age were consistent with those observed in clinical trials of MAVIRET in adults with the exception of vomiting (occurring at approximately 8%), rash, and abdominal pain upper (each occurring at approximately 4%) which were observed more frequently than in adults.1 “MAVIRET has had a significant impact on the lives of people affected by chronic HCV, and we are pleased that pediatric patients are now also able to benefit from this treatment option,” said Tracey Ramsay, Vice-president and General Manager, AbbVie Canada. “We are committed to helping achieve the World Health Organization’s 2030 goal of HCV elimination and we believe Health Canada’s expanded approval for MAVIRET will help Canadians to get one step closer.” About the DORA part 2 Study2 The efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of G/P in children 3 years to less than 18 years old was demonstrated in an open-label study which was comprised of two parts, DORA Part 13 and Part 22 . DORA Part 2 evaluated the safety and efficacy of weight-based dosing of G/P granules for 8, 12 or 16 weeks in 80 children aged 3 years to less than 12 years. 18 subjects received the initial lower dose, and 62 subjects received the final recommended dose. The median age was 7 years (range: 3 to 11); 73% had HCV genotype 1, 3% had genotype 2, 23% had HCV genotype 3, 3% had HCV genotype 4; 55% were female; 4% were Black; 97.5% were HCV TN; 2.5% were treatment-experienced to interferon; 1% had HIV-coinfection; none had cirrhosis; the mean weight was 25 kg (range: 13 to 44). In DORA Part 2, the overall SVR12 rate for the subjects who received the final recommended dose was 98.4% (61/62). No subject taking the final recommended dose experienced virologic failure. One 9-year-old child with HCV GT3b infection, who had received the initial lower dose, experienced virologic failure. The child had K30R and V31M at baseline and treatment-emergent Y93H at relapse in NS5A; baseline or treatmentemergent substitutions were not detected in NS3. The pattern of adverse reactions observed was comparable with that observed in clinical studies of G/P film-coated tablets in adolescents and adults. About MAVIRET™ (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir)1,2 MAVIRET® is approved by Health Canada for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in adults and children 3 years and older across all major genotypes (GT1-6). MAVIRET is a pan-genotypic, once-daily, ribavirin-free treatment that combines glecaprevir (100mg), an NS3/4A protease inhibitor, and pibrentasvir (40mg), an NS5A inhibitor, dosed once-daily as three oral tablets. The new paediatric formulation consists of MAVIRET coated granules in sachet. Each sachet contains 50mg of glecaprevir and 20mg of pibrentasvir. The recommended dosage in number of sachets is based on body weight for children1 . MAVIRET is an 8-week, pan-genotypic option for patients without cirrhosis and who are new to treatment**. MAVIRET is also approved as a treatment for patients with specific treatment challenges, including those with compensated cirrhosis across all major genotypes, and those who previously had limited treatment options, such as patients with severe chronic kidney1 disease (CKD). MAVIRET is a pangenotypic treatment approved for use in patients across all stages of CKD. Glecaprevir (GLE) was discovered during the ongoing collaboration between AbbVie and Enanta Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ENTA) for HCV protease inhibitors and regimens that include protease inhibitors. MAVIRET is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) and is not recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B).1 For important safety information, please consult the MAVIRET Product Monograph at www.abbvie.ca. About Hepatitis C An estimated 250,000 people in Canada are living with chronic hepatitis C but as many as 40% are not aware that they have it.4 Left undiagnosed and untreated, chronic hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer or liver failure. Currently, hepatitis C is the leading indication for liver transplant in Canada.5 AbbVie supports a range of efforts to help elevate and prioritize HCV elimination because we know achieving the shared goal of elimination by 2030 will take more than medicine. It will take transparent and collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders – industry, healthcare providers, healthcare systems, patient groups and their support networks. Joint efforts and maximizing the time we have left will enable us to reach this goal. About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.ca. Follow AbbVie Canada on Twitter, on Instagram or find us on LinkedIn. -30- Media: Muriel Haraoui AbbVie Canada 514-717-3764 muriel.haraoui@abbvie.com *Patients who achieve a sustained virologic response at 12 weeks post treatment (SVR12) are considered cured of hepatitis C. **The recommended duration of MAVIRET is 12 weeks in liver or kidney transplant recipients with or without cirrhosis. 1AbbVie Canada. Maviret Product Monograph. Retrieved https://www.abbvie.ca/content/dam/abbviedotcom/ca/en/documents/products/MAVIRET_PM_EN.pdf. April 2022. 2 Jonas MM et al. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir in children with chronic hepatitis C virus: part 2 of the DORA study. J Hepatol (2021) 3 Jonas, MM et al. Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy of Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir in Adolescents With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus: Part 1 of the DORA Study. J Hepatol (2020) 4Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC). Blueprint to inform hepatitis C elimination efforts in Canada. https://www.canhepc.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/blueprint_hcv_2019_05.pdf Accessed April 2022. 5Canadian Liver Foundation. How you advocate. https://www.liver.ca/how-you-help/advocate/ Accessed April 2022.

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Nova Mentis to Present at the H.C. Wainwright Mental Health Conference

Nova Mentis to Present at the H.C. Wainwright Mental Health Conference

Vancouver, British Columbia – June 22, 2022 – Nova Mentis Life Science Corp. (CSE: NOVA) (FSE: HN3Q) (OTCQB: NMLSF) (“NOVA” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company and global leader in first-in-class psilocybin-based therapeutics and complementary diagnostics for neuroinflammatory disorders is pleased to announce that it will be presenting at the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics, and Beyond on June 27, 2022.

The NOVA presentation is titled: A Novel Psilocybin Microdose Treatment of Fragile X Syndrome.

NOVA has filed a patent to protect the novel psilocybin microdose therapeutic approach to treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and especially fragile X syndrome (FXS), the largest genetic cause of ASD. This breakthrough psilocybin treatment preclinical data will be presented at the HCW conference.

The Company’s patent is titled: Diagnosing, Monitoring and Treating Neurological Diseases with Psychoactive Tryptamine Derivativesm; RNA Diagnostic Index to Measure Drug Treatment Response.

“NOVA is looking forward to advancing the discussion around the therapeutic potential of oral microdose psilocybin for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS),” says Dr. Marvin S. Hausman, Chairman of NOVA’s Scientific Advisory Board. “Future government regulatory plans, based on our proprietary psilocybin drug (NM-1001) positive preclinical study data, will also be discussed.”

Dr. Hausman’s presentation will be available on-demand starting at 7:00 a.m. EST on June 27, 2022. Click here to register for the conference and schedule a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Hausman.


About Nova Mentis Life Science Corp.

Nova Mentis Life Science Corp. is a Canadian-based biotechnology company and global leader in developing diagnostics and psilocybin-based therapeutics for neuroinflammatory disorders. Nova is the first biotech company to achieve orphan drug designation in both the United States and European Union for the use of psilocybin in the treatment of Fragile X Syndrome (FXS).

Our goal is to diagnose and treat debilitating chronic conditions that have unmet medical needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and FXS.

For further information on the Company, please visit www.novamentis.ca or email info@novamentis.ca.

On Behalf of the Board

Will Rascan, President & CEO
Nova Mentis Life Science Corp.

Phone: 778-819-0244
Toll Free: 1-833-542-5323

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