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Novamind to Present at H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference

Novamind to Present at H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference

TORONTO, ON / September 8, 2021 / Novamind Inc. (CSE: NM | OTC: NVMDF | FSE: HN2) (“Novamind” or the “Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference (“the Conference”), taking place virtually on September 13-15, 2021.

Novamind’s CEO and Director, Yaron Conforti, will present the Company’s business model focused on growing a national network of psychiatry clinics and clinical research sites to rapidly scale access to psychedelic medicine.

The corporate presentation will be available to registered Conference attendees for on-demand viewing beginning at 7:00 AM EST on September 13.

Qualified investors can learn more about the Conference and register to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Novamind’s management here.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Samantha DeLenardo, VP, Communications
Email: media@novamind.ca

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. 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 including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. 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 laws.

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Silo Wellness Announces Filing of Subsidiary Interim Financial Statements

Silo Wellness Announces Filing of Subsidiary Interim Financial Statements

TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silo Wellness Inc. (“Silo Wellness” or the “Company”) (CSE: SILO) (OTCQB: SILFF) (FRA: 3K70), announces that further to a continuous disclosure review by staff of the Ontario Securities Commission, the Company is filing the interim financial statements of FlyOverture Equity, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, for the three month period ended January 31, 2021.

ABOUT SILO WELLNESS 
Silo Wellness is a growth-oriented holding company focused on functional mushroom and psychedelic opportunities that benefit from a unified ecosystem and exceptional leadership. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Silo Wellness has operations in Jamaica and Oregon. Silo Wellness is a publicly-traded company on the Canadian (CSE: SILO) and Frankfurt (FRA: CK70) exchanges and trading on the OTCQB Venture Market (OTCQB: SILFF).

Silo Wellness offers a diverse and growing portfolio of functional mushroom products, psychedelic wellness retreats in Jamaica and Oregon, cultivation of psychedelic mushrooms and truffles in Jamaica, development of a brick-and-mortar smart shop in Jamaica, and intellectual property, focused initially on the commercialization of its metered-dosing psilocybin nasal spray.

In March 2021, Silo Wellness announced a multi-year licensing agreement with the family of legendary musician Bob Marley for the exclusive worldwide rights to brand, market and sell a distinct product line of functional and psychedelic mushrooms. The Marley One line of functional mushrooms is available at www.marley.one.

For more information about Silo Wellness, please visit www.silowellness.com.

For further information, please contact:

Silo Wellness Media Relations:
hello@trailblaze.co

Silo Wellness Investor Relations:
(778) 383-6740
ir@silowellness.com

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements”  (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian  securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking  statements and are based on expectations, estimates, and projections as at the date of this news  release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs,  plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always  using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not  anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or  variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or  “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical  fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements  relate, among other things, to the business plans of Silo Wellness. Forward-looking statements are  necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered  reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may  cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by  such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and the potential impact of COVID-19.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and  future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information  contained in this news release. Silo Wellness assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking  statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as  required by law.

NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES  PROVIDER ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS  RELEASE. 

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NeonMind To Present At H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference

NeonMind To Present At H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference

Vancouver, B.C. – September 8, 2021: NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (OTCQB: NMDBF) (FRA: 6UF) (“NeonMind” or the “Company”), an integrated drug development and wellness company focused on the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin for treating obesity and weight management conditions, today announced that Robert Tessarolo, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference, being held virtually starting Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. ET.

H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference Details:

Date: September 13 – 15, 2021
Registration: www.hcwevents.com/annualconference

The Company’s presentation will be available on-demand at the start of the conference. In addition to the Company’s presentation, management will be available to participate in one-on-one meetings with investors who are registered to attend the conference.

For more information regarding the conference or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with management, please contact KCSA Strategic Communications at NeonMind@KCSA.com or your H.C. Wainwright representatives directly.

 

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind is engaged in preclinical research to develop potential clinical treatments and wellness products to address obesity and weight management conditions and to promote health and wellness. The Company operates three divisions: (i) a pharmaceutical division engaged in drug development of psychedelic compounds with two lead psilocybin-based drug candidates targeting obesity; (ii) a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings; and (iii) a consumer products division that currently sells mushroom-infused products to promote health and wellness.

In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. NeonMind’s lead candidate, NEO-001, employs psilocybin as an agonist at the serotonin 5- HT2A receptor, which is involved in the hallucinogenic effect of psychedelics. The Company’s second drug candidate, NEO-002, employs low-dose psilocybin as an agonist at the 5-HT2C receptor, which controls appetite.

NeonMind established a medical services division with the goal of launching NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-backed innovative treatments to address a variety of mental health needs.

NeonMind’s consumer division currently sells NeonMind-branded coffee products in the United States and Canada through NeonMind’s direct to consumer e-commerce platform.

For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

 

For further information, please contact:

Rob Tessarolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeonMind
rob@neonmind.com
Tel: 416-750-3101

 

Investor Relations:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Scott Eckstein / Tim Regan
neonmind@kcsa.com
Tel: 212-896-1210

 

Media Inquiries:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Annie Graf
neonmind@kcsa.com
Tel: 786-390-2644

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or NeonMind’s future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on NeonMind’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, NeonMind’s drug development plans, its ability to retain key personnel, and its expectation as to the development of its intellectual property and other steps in its preclinical and clinical drug development constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. NeonMind disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

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Blackhawk Growth Subsidiary, MindBio Therapeutics, Accelerates Phase 1 & Phase 2 Microdosing Clinical Trials

Blackhawk Growth Subsidiary, MindBio Therapeutics, Accelerates Phase 1 & Phase 2 Microdosing Clinical Trials

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire – September 07, 2021 – Blackhawk Growth Corp. (CNSX:BLR.CN) (OTC:BLRZF) (Frankfurt:0JJ) (the “Company” or “Blackhawk”) is pleased to provide an update on its most recent investment, MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd. (“MindBio Therapeutics”), a clinical stage drug development company conducting research into microdosing and medicinal use of psychedelic medicines to treat a range of debilitating mental health conditions.

MindBio Therapeutics reports that in September 2021, 50% of the phase 1 safety trial in healthy patients will be completed and they will have collected complete safety data on the study participants.  Within the next 6 months, MindBio Therapeutics will complete the remainder of phase 1 trials microdosing LSD.

In the first clinical trial of its kind, participants are prescribed microdoses of LSD to take home in much the same way they would take any other over the counter medicine.  This unique clinical trial aims to demonstrate safety and efficacy of use of microdoses of psychedelic drugs for a medicinal purpose in a community setting.  It is expected that these “community” safety features demonstrated during the clinical trials will be used to support the commercial advancement of the medicines as they move through the regulatory and approvals process.

MindBio Therapeutics has numerous additional trials approved or planned.

  • —Phase 2 Clinical Trials have also just been approved with microdosing of LSD in late stage cancer patients.
  • —MindBio Therapeutics has also three phase 2 clinical trials in planning where microdoses of LSD will be tested against depression, chronic pain and mild cognitive impairment.

A recent peer review has shown that MindBio Therapeutics is one of very few publicly reported psychedelic companies involved in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials. MindBio Therapeutics is pioneering the development of micro-dose formulations and a range of technology and artificial intelligence applications to ensure the safe dosage, use and administration of psychedelic medicines in the community. Early indications show that LSD is tolerated well in micro-doses and has a lower side effect profile than the currently prescribed anti-depressant drugs.

Blackhawk Grants Incentive Stock Options and Restricted Shares Units

Blackhawk’s board of directors has granted 4,500,000 incentive stock options to purchase common shares of the Company to certain employees and consultants of MindBio Therapeutics as well as 2,000,000 restricted share units. The options vest on the date of issuance and are exercisable until September 7, 2023 at an exercise price of $0.55 per option share.  The restricted share units vest and will convert into common shares on January 8, 2022, provided the holder remains involved with the Company at the time.

About Blackhawk Growth

Blackhawk is an investment holding looking to create substantial value for its shareholders through the acquisition and development of high growth companies. It has focused its investments in the health, cannabis and cannabidiol industries in both Canada and the United States. Its portfolio of companies includes Sac Pharma, LeichtMind Clinics, Noble Hemp, Spaced Food, NuWave Foods, and MindBio Therapeutics. Blackhawk continues to bring its investments to cash flow and is growing at an exceeding pace.

The Company diligently posts updates through videos from the official company YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4f2tt3yAvOGhNLjgNOy-A

Please join the conversation on our Blackhawk group supporter’s telegram group at https://t.me/Blackhawkgrowthcorp and visit us online at https://www.blackhawkgrowth.com.

For further information please contact:

Frederick Pels, Chief Executive Officer

(403)-991-7737

fred@blackhawkgrowth.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking information” with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to future operations of MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company’s public filings under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or 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 statements. 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 unless required by law.

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PharmaTher Provides Business Highlights and Releases Annual Financials for Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2021

PharmaTher Provides Business Highlights and Releases Annual Financials for Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2021

TORONTO, September 7, 2021 — PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “PharmaTher”) (OTCQB: PHRRF) (CSE: PHRM), a clinical-stage psychedelics biotech company, today released business highlights and financial results for its fiscal year ended May 31, 2021.  Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts in this press release are in Canadian dollars. 
Fabio Chianelli, Chief Executive Officer of PharmaTher, said, “We had a tremendous year which focused on solidifying exclusive licenses for the development and commercialization of novel ketamine uses and formulations, as well as drug delivery technologies via a microneedle transdermal patch with the aim to change the way how ketamine and psychedelics are used to treat mental health, neurological and pain disorders.  In addition, we have strengthened our intellectual property portfolio and built a formidable clinical and scientific advisory team to support our research collaborations with leading research institutions and our clinical and commercial ambitions.  PharmaTher is now focused on completing its drug delivery research programs and clinical studies for the use of ketamine in Parkinson’s disease, depression, and ALS.  I like to thank the PharmaTher team, our Board of Directors and our shareholders for supporting our objective in unlocking the therapeutic potential of ketamine and psychedelics as next-generation pharmaceuticals for unmet medical needs.”

Business Highlights:

  • Solidified four exclusive license agreements, including the University of Arizona for the development and commercialization of ketamine in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease; BioRAE, Inc. for the development and commercialization of a novel biocompatible and biodegradable gelatin methacryloyl microneedle delivery technology developed at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for use with psychedelic pharmaceuticals (i.e. psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, DMT); National Health Research Institutes for the development and commercialization of a patented combination formulation of ketamine and betaine (KETABET™); The Queen’s University of Belfast for the development and commercialization of a patented hydrogel-forming microneedle delivery technology developed by Professor Ryan Donnelly to deliver ketamine and KETABET™; and The University of Kansas for the development and commercialization of ketamine in the treatment amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
  • Formed essential research and development collaborations, including a sponsored research agreement with the Terasaki Institute to develop a novel microneedle patch that aims to deliver psilocybin, MDMA, LSD and DMT; a sponsored research agreement with The Queen’s University of Belfast for the development of a patented hydrogel-forming microneedle patch to deliver ketamine and PharmaTher’s proprietary ketamine formulation, KETABET™; a collaboration agreement with MediSynergics, LLC. to develop patented ketamine derivatives and to investigate drug discovery and development of next-generation psychedelic derivatives; and a co-development agreement with TSRL, Inc. to jointly develop a microneedle array patch with the aim to control the manufacturing and supply of microneedle patches for the Company’s clinical and commercial drug programs.
  • Closed the sale of PharmaTher’s intellectual property pertaining to psilocybin, via an asset purchase agreement with Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (CSE: RVV, USA: RVVTF), for consideration of up to $10 million satisfied as follows: (i) $3 million in cash (ii) $4 million through the issuance of securities in the capital of Revive and (iii) up to $3 million, in either cash or securities in the capital of Revive for future milestones.
  • Strengthened the Company’s clinical and scientific advisory team with the addition of Maurizio Fava, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital; Dr. Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA, Professor of Neurology and Director of the University of South Florida Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center; Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN, Professor and Endowed Chair of the University of Cincinnati James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders; and Professor Matthew Macaluso, D.O., Bee McWane Reid Professor for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology in the School of Medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Clinical Director of the UAB Depression and Suicide Center.
  • Announced the FDA approved the Company’s Investigational New Drug application to proceed with a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of ketamine in the treatment of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Financial Highlights
·      Cash and cash equivalents ($2,778,081) and Investment ($3,100,000) for a total of $5,878,081 as of May 31, 2021.
·      Net loss was $2,664,196 for the financial year ended May 31, 2021.
For further information, please refer to the Company’s audited annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the related management’s discussion and analysis for the financial year ended May 31, 2021, which are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

About PharmaTher Holdings Ltd.

​PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (OTCQB: PHRRF) (CSE: PHRM) is a clinical-stage psychedelics biotech company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel uses, formulations and delivery methods of psychedelics, such as ketamine, to treat mental health, neurological and pain disorders.  PharmaTher is currently initiating an FDA approved phase 2 clinical study with ketamine to treat Parkinson’s disease and is developing a novel microneedle patch for the intradermal delivery of psychedelics.
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Learn more at:  PharmaTher.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

For more information about PharmaTher, please contact:

Fabio Chianelli
Chief Executive Officer
PharmaTher Holdings Ltd.
Tel: 1-888-846-3171
Email: info@pharmather.com
Website: www.pharmather.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider have reviewed or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated”, “potential”, “aim” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (the “Company”) current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by the Company at the date of the information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof, and Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the period of May 31, 2021 (“MD&A”), dated September 7, 2021, which is available on the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state, province, territory or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state, province, territory or jurisdiction.

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Red Light Holland Closes Majority Stake in Acadian Exotic Mushrooms, Partnering with Leading Canadian Fresh and Dried Mushroom Producers on East Coast Facility

Red Light Holland Closes Majority Stake in Acadian Exotic Mushrooms, Partnering with Leading Canadian Fresh and Dried Mushroom Producers on East Coast Facility

● Red Light Holland Closes Acquisition of 51% of Acadian Exotic Mushrooms

● The Vendors have agreed to purchase all sales from AEM’s entire produce for the next three years at a purchase price of $6 per pound

● AEM will fall under the Red Light Farms division, joining Happy Caps Gourmet Mushroom Farm in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Red Light Truffle Farm in Horst, The Netherlands

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – September 7, 2021) – Red Light Holland Corp. (CSE: TRIP) (FSE: 4YX) (OTC Pink: TRUFF) (“Red Light Holland” or the “Company“), an Ontario-based corporation engaged in the production, growth, and sale of a premium brand of magic truffles, is pleased to announce that it has acquired (the “Acquisition“) a 51% stake in Acadian Exotic Mushrooms Ltd. (“AEM“). AEM is a gourmet mushroom production facility co-owned by leading Canadian mushroom farming groups/individuals Holburne Mushroom Farm and Mike and Fernando Medeiros (the “Vendors“) co-owners of Carleton Mushroom Farms. AEM will have the ability to produce, package and distribute a wide variety of fresh mushrooms with guaranteed sales contracts, while offering an assortment of dried options and the potential to produce functional mushroom consumer packaged goods. Start-up activities are currently underway, and the Company expects operations at AEM to commence by early 2022.

“We at Red Light Holland are delighted to have inked this exciting partnership with clear industry leaders in the mushrooms sector,” said Todd Shapiro, CEO and Director of Red Light Holland. “Mushrooms and Truffles are our core focus. We are partnering with mushroom farming veterans and look forward to a potential future where the AEM facility could be converted to support Canadian psychedelic operations, if and when regulations permit. In the meantime, given the relationships and scale of our partners, AEM has a guaranteed revenue stream and we have another addition to the Red Light Farms division. We look forward to updating the market when AEM commences its first grow from the newest Red Light Farm in Canada.”

“This is an incredible partnership for Red Light Holland,” said Bruce Linton, Chair of Red Light Holland’s advisory board. “In my experience, any time you close a deal and partner with industry leaders, it bodes very well for the business as a whole. Todd continues to prove out his mandate on future near term revenues and Red Light Holland continues to pursue other M&A opportunities that fit and compliment their core focus of psychedelics, while searching out other opportunities with the strict goal of increased revenue generation but with cautious spending habits.”

“We at AEM have been discussing the potential of breaking into the psychedelic/psilocybin sector for a few years now, so when the opportunity arose for us to partner with Red Light Holland, there was no doubt that this was the right partnership for us. We felt that Red Light Holland had great depth on their board of directors who possess a great vision for the future of psychedelics & psilocybin. We look forward to bringing our expertise and knowledge of the mushroom industry into this partnership and help propel Red Light Holland to be a market leader in the psychedelic & psilocybin sector,” said Mike Medeiros, co-owner of Carleton Mushroom Farms.

The Acquisition was completed pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement“) dated September 7, 2021, pursuant to which Red Light Holland acquired 51% of the issued and outstanding shares of AEM for aggregate consideration of up to $1,530,000. The consideration was comprised of $230,000 cash and 3,065,135 common shares of the Company (the “Red Light Shares“). The Acquisition Agreement provides for up to 1,915,708 additional Red Light Shares (the “Earn-Out Shares“) to be issued to the Vendors subject to the satisfaction of certain milestones. The Company and the Vendors have also entered into an offtake agreement, subject to which, the Vendors will ensure a minimum purchase price of $6 per pound for all output from the facility for 3-year period.

In connection with the Acquisition, Red Light Holland will also issue 197,318 Red Light Shares to Ed Darlington, a consultant of the Company, in satisfaction of a finder’s fee. Mr. Darlington will also be entitled to additional Red Light Shares with a value of up to $25,000 in the event that the Earn-Out Shares are issued to the Vendors.

About Mike and Fernando Medeiros and Holburne Mushroom Farm

Carleton Mushroom Farms was founded in 1984 by Mike and Fernando’s parents and remains a family run business. Mike and Fernando took over day to day operations in 2005. In recent years growing capacity has tripled, and yields have steadily increased to 12 million pounds per year. Carleton Mushroom Farms implements cutting edge technologies from around the world as part of their growing practices. Website: https://www.carletonmushroom.com/.

Holburne Mushroom Farm is a local family owned and operated business that specializes in growing fresh, organic Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms since 2005. Production of Organic Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms has steadily increased to current yield of 1.3 million pounds per year. Proudly, the largest fresh, Organic Shiitake Mushroom growers in Canada.

About Red Light Holland
The Company is an Ontario-based corporation engaged in the production, growth and sale (through existing Smart Shops operators and an advanced e-commerce platform) of a premium brand of magic truffles to the legal market within the Netherlands.

For additional information on the Company:
Todd Shapiro
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Tel: 647-204-7129
Email: todd@redlighttruffles.com
Website: https://redlighttruffles.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. 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 the Company’s control. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, AEM or their respective subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this news release. Examples of such information include statements with respect to: the anticipated operating abilities of AEM; the commencement of operations at AEM; the guaranteed sales contracts for AEM; the potential that the AEM facility could be converted to support Canadian psychedelic operations; the Company’s pursuit of other M&A opportunities; statements about the future of the Company’s partnership with AEM, including with respect to the offtake agreement; and expectations for other economic, business and/or competitive factors.

Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, expectations regarding future growth and expansion of the operations of the business; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial and stock markets; risks related to infectious diseases, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; legal and regulatory risks inherent in the psychedelics industry, including the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to psychedelics; political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and the interpretation of various laws regulations and policies; public opinion and perception of the psychedelics industry; and such other risks contained in the public filings of the Company filed with Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, including the Company’s annual information form for the year ended March 31, 2020.

Although the Company 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 the Company 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.

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Nova Mentis Expands Psilocybin Research Program Targets Obesity and Diabetes

Nova Mentis Expands Psilocybin Research Program Targets Obesity and Diabetes

Vancouver, British Columbia – September 7, 2021 – 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 is expanding its psilocybin research and development program to target obesity and diabetes.

NOVA recently finished three successful preclinical psilocybin treatments of rats with symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Besides amelioration of anxiety and cognition issues in the ASD rats, as compared to controls, without significant psychedelic side effects, NOVA’s collaborative partners uncovered additional significant findings regarding inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, including their response to certain psilocybin dosing. These exciting unsuspected findings strongly suggest that NOVA’s proprietary psilocybin formulation has potential application to treatment of obesity, as well as diabetes related to obesity – “diabesity.”

Scientific studies have shown that there is a role for serotonin receptors such as 5-HT2C in the regulation of body weight and food intake. Mice without this receptor displayed an obese phenotype and epilepsy. 5HT2C receptors, regulate nerve excitability, are also implicated in ASD and react to psilocybin (1). Significantly, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) 5-HT2C receptor agonist lorcaserin for the treatment of obesity which represents a new therapeutic drug class available to the clinic. Targeting serotonin receptors with agonists such as psilocybin opens the door for a new class of therapy for diabesity.

“I am particularly excited that the ASD rat model that NOVA has tested in the laboratory of Dr. Viviana Trezza in Rome, Italy, has revealed inflammatory receptor technology that can be utilized in studying the potential role of psilocybin in control of obesity and diabetes,” stated Dr. Marvin S. Hausman MD, Chairman of NOVA’s Scientific Advisory Board. “NOVA’s technology has shown that its proprietary compound, psilocybin, can influence levels of inflammatory chemokines/cytokines that transmit physiologic messages with the potential to influence responses within the serotonergic system. A diagnostic mRNA genetic inflammatory panel is being developed with the assistance of Thermo Fisher Scientific and this panel will be studied in ASD individuals in an upcoming IRB approved observational clinical study.”

There is a global presence of diabesity in almost epidemic proportions (2,3). Current options include bariatric surgery and medical management including pharmacologic agents, but there remains no consensus approach as to how to control diabesity. Long term management appears to require varying combinations of anti-diabetic and anti-obesity medications. Current majority opinions of companies in the psychedelic field are to focus on use of a psychedelic compound as part of psychotherapy, so-called drug-enhanced psychotherapy. NOVA’s recent finding of psilocybin’s effect on specific inflammatory cytokine clinical biomarkers opens the door to a potentially novel approach to control diabesity.

“These exciting findings may be extremely promising in the treatment of diabesity. Because inflammation plays an important role within the adipocyte and other organs, attenuating the inflammatory response, leading to decreased dysfunction, may significantly impact the short and long-term complications seen in those living with obesity and diabetes,” stated Dr. Stephen A. Glazer MD, NOVA’s Chief Science Officer.

References:

  1. Fletcher PJ et al. Characterizing the effects of 5-HT2C receptor ligands on motor activity and feeding behaviour in 5-HT2C receptor knockout mice. Neuropharm. 2009; 57: 259-267.
  2. World Health Organization. 2015 Obesity and overweight. Geneva: World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/.
  3. Ogden CL et al. Prevalence of childhood and adult obesity in the United States, 2011-2012. JAMA. 2014; 311:806–14.

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

For further information on the Company, please visit https://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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Mydecine Innovations Group Announces MYCO-001 Seamless Phase 2/3 Smoking Cessation Clinical Trial

Mydecine Innovations Group Announces MYCO-001 Seamless Phase 2/3 Smoking Cessation Clinical Trial

Dr. Matthew Johnson will lead research to look at the science and efficacy of MYCO-001 for the treatment of smoking cessation and nicotine dependence

DENVER, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mydecine Innovations Group™ (NEO:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (FSE:0NFA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of mental health and addiction, announced it has partnered with Principal Investigator Dr. Matthew Johnson of Johns Hopkins University on a study evaluating the administration of MYCO-001 with a structured smoking cessation treatment program in nicotine dependent individuals.

The planned placebo-controlled study, based with the Johns Hopkins psychedelic research group, will study the science and efficacy of MYCO-001 to treat nicotine dependence. Dr. Matthew Johnson, a globally recognized leader in this field who has published extensively on the science of psychedelics, has been contracted by Mydecine to complete this phase 2/3 clinical trial of his ongoing research and develop methodologies to better advance future-controlled studies and clinical trials of psychedelics. The proposed study is projected to launch in Q1 2022 and will be looking at primary endpoints of three and six months. This study could be completed as early as Q4 2022.

Combining two or more phases into one study is known as an operationally seamless clinical trial. Operationally, seamless clinical trial designs utilize results acquired throughout the trial to adjust the course of the study as data is collected. Analyses of the accumulating study data are performed at pre-planned time points within the study; therefore it could be possible to change the study dose, treatment duration, or study endpoints. This adaptive approach allows resources to be used more efficiently and can often be more informative and ethical than a traditional fixed design.

A 2014 Johns Hopkins University study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, showed an 80% abstinence rate at six months. Currently, the center is conducting a continuation on smoking cessation with a randomized comparative efficacy study involving 80 patients in which a transdermal nicotine patch and cognitive therapy treatment or psilocybin and cognitive therapy treatment are administered. Over half of the patients in the ongoing study have completed their 13-week program with compelling success rates that far exceed the 10% to 35% success rates for traditional smoking cessation therapies.

Mydecine CEO Josh Bartch stated, “Current clinical data coming out of Johns Hopkins on the ongoing smoking cessation study is showing 12-month efficacy rates significantly higher than today’s gold standard with drastically increased safety profiles. We have been diligently working with the teams at Hopkins, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, The Weinberg Group, and ethica CRO to design the planned study.” Bartch continues on to say, “We firmly believe in the high likelihood of receiving breakthrough therapy status on our MYCO-001 product for smoking cessation and look forward to updating the market soon on future developments.”

Tobacco, and its active ingredient nicotine, is one of the most highly addictive substances in the world, and one of the deadliest. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, cigarette smoking is responsible for one out of every five deaths in the United States, roughly 480,000 people every year. Smoking is also directly associated in $1.4 trillion in health expenditures and productivity losses combined.

Approximately 14% of the U.S. population, 34.1 million Americans, currently smoke cigarettes.

  • 68% have stated they would like to quit smoking
  • 55% have made an attempt to quit
  • Approximately 7.5% are successful

In 2019, the global market for tobacco addiction was valued at $6 billion. By 2026, the market is expected to reach $64 billion, growing at a CAGR of 16.9%. Currently, the most popular form of tobacco addiction treatment is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), with various formulations available in transdermal patches, spray, gum, lozenges, and so on.

“As a physician who has worked with many patients struggling to quit highly addictive substances, I have seen firsthand the tremendous harm nicotine has on the body,” said Mydecine CMO Dr. Rakesh Jetly. “We are excited to be working alongside Johns Hopkins University toward safer and more effective treatments.”

Until it was recalled in July 2021, one of the most successful smoking cessations treatments was varenicline, or Chantix. Sales for Chantix reached $1.1B in 2020 despite the potential harmful side effects. Although a wide variety of treatments exist, tobacco addiction continues to remain largely untreated.

“We wholeheartedly believe the future success of psychedelic medicine is dependent on collaborative efforts between top-tier research institutions and private organizations to better understand the effectiveness of these drugs compared to current treatment options. The research of Dr. Johnson and his team at Johns Hopkins University has played a significant role in the renaissance of psychedelics and its growing acceptance within the scientific and medical communities. We are honored to begin working with them to advance this important study,” said Chief Science Officer of Mydecine, Rob Roscow. “Additionally, as Mydecine advances its own commercialized efforts to develop novel molecules and drug candidates like MYCO-001, the work of Dr. Johnson will inform as to how we can best build upon the academic success seen in this field and advance real world treatment options for the patients who desperately need them.”

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins University. He is one of the world’s most published scientists on the human effects of psychedelics and has conducted seminal research in the behavioral economics of drug use, addiction, and risk behavior. As principal Investigator, he developed and published the first research on psychedelic treatment of tobacco addiction in 2014. Dr. Johnson was the 2019 president of the Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse Division of the American Psychological Association and is current president of the International Society for Research on Psychedelics, an organization he founded with colleagues.

About Mydecine Innovations Group

Mydecine Innovations Group™ (NEO:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (FSE:0NFA) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders and addiction. Mydecine Innovations Group was founded in 2019 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. For more information, please visit www.Mydecineinc.com.

For more information, please contact:

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Investor Contacts
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KCSA Strategic Communications
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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 as required under applicable securities legislation.

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Released September 7, 2021

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Blackhawk Growth Closes Investment in Psychedelic and Wellness Company MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd.

Blackhawk Growth Closes Investment in Psychedelic and Wellness Company MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd.

Vancouver, British Columbia – September 03, 2021 – Blackhawk Growth Corp. (CSE:BLR) (CNSX:BLR.CN) (Frankfurt:0JJ) (the “Company” or “Blackhawk”) has completed its previously announced investment in MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd. (“MindBio Therapeutics”).

“I am extremely excited to see us complete this transaction” says Frederick Pels, CEO of Blackhawk. “I look forward to working with the team at MindBio and building substantial value for our shareholders over the coming quarters.”

The Transaction

Pursuant to the terms of a share purchase agreement, dated August 30, 2021, the Company has acquired all of the outstanding share capital of 1286409 B.C. Ltd. (the “Parent”), of which MindBio Therapeutics is a wholly-owned subsidiary, and has issued 22,095,180 common shares to the existing shareholders of the Parent at a deemed price of $0.38 per share. Half of these shares are subject to restrictions on resale for a period of four-months-and-one-day following issuance. No finders’ fees or commissions were paid in connection with closing of the acquisition.

The Company is at arm’s length from the Parent, MindBio Therapeutics and its shareholders. The transaction neither constitutes a fundamental change nor a change of business for the Company, nor has it resulted in a change of control of the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.  In connection with completion of the transaction, the Company will not be assuming any additional debts or obligations.

MindBio Therapeutics now forms part of the Company’s existing portfolio of investments in the health care sector.  MindBio Therapeutics’s existing board and directors will continue to retain responsibility for overseeing day-to-day operations.

About MindBio Therapeutics

MindBio Therapeutics is an arms-length privately held clinical stage drug development company that is pioneering psychedelic micro-dosing research and is advancing emerging therapies to treat a range of debilitating health conditions such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, cognitive impairment and PTSD.

In a world’s first clinical trial of its kind, MindBio Therapeutics has started Phase 1 clinical trials at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, in a safety study of 80 participants micro-dosing LSD to patients.  The study has received regulatory approval and government funding for the importing of LSD, laboratory work using the drug and approvals for participants to be prescribed the drug and then patients take the drug at home as they would any other medication.  Approvals have also been received for Phase 2 clinical trials involving micro-dosing LSD in late-stage cancer patients experiencing end of life distress.

MindBio Therapeutics is also pioneering the development of micro-dose formulations and a range of technology and artificial intelligence applications to ensure the safe dosage, use and administration of psychedelic medicines in the community.  Early indications show that LSD is tolerated well in micro-doses and has a lower side effect profile than the currently prescribed anti-depressant drugs.

MindBio Therapeutics completed an equity financing for proceeds of approximately AUD$1,300,000, which gives it sufficient working capital to complete Phase 1 clinical trials. Completion of this financing was critical for Blackhawk to ensure MindBio Therapeutics was properly capitalized prior to the acquisition.

MindBio Therapeutics Management Team:

Gavin Upiter – Chairman

Gavin has over 25 years of experience leading companies in the pharmaceutical sector.  Engineering qualified, prior to founding Generic Health, a leading generic pharmaceutical company which was sold to Lupin Pharmaceuticals, (NSE: LUPIN), Gavin started his executive career at Bristol Myers Squibb.  He was Australian CEO of Amneal Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: AMRX) and Executive Director of Slade Health, Australia’s leading hospital pharmacy chain.  Gavin founded Directo, Australia’s first online pharmaceutical B2B marketplace for pharmacies and suppliers.

Dr. Zena Burgess, PhD. FAICD,FAPS – Non-Executive Director

Zena has a strong interest in the future of health care. She serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Psychologists Society and formerly as Chief Executive of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She is a member of the international advisory board of Connext2MyDoctor and the telehealth influencers alliance. She is also a director of the Australian Patients Association and Chair of the board subcommittee on governance and risk of the Victorian Farmers Federation. Zena has substantial experience serving on boards of government entities. She holds a PhD in psychology from the Australian Catholic University and a Master of Business Administration from Monash University and a Master of Education from La Trobe University. She has a wealth of experience in health changes and strategic advocacy to governments.

Justin Hanka – Co-Founder & Director

Justin Hanka is in investment banking and financing of mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions.  He is Non-Executive Director of EonX (CSE:EONX), a financial technology company, Non-Executive Director of Goldcar, (a Europcar Company listed on the Euronext in France), Non-Executive Director of The Digital Tribes Company, an IT digital transformation company headquartered in Sweden.  He is an experienced executive having served as Chief Operating Officer for iSelect (ASX: ISU) and having sold Helpmechoose as its CEO to Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC).  Justin’s expertise spans the pharmaceutical and health sector including pharmaceuticals, pharma-technologies, fin-techs, digital transformation and technology, influencer marketing, health and wellness, entertainment and ecommerce.

Colin Keating – Chief Executive Officer

Colin is an experienced CEO and Managing Director having led publicly listed Hogg Robinson Group Australia (LSE) and BuyMyPlace (ASX), both large private technology led organisations and has also held senior global leadership positions with the likes of American Express. With over 25 years experience in both established and scale up businesses, Colin possesses a demonstrable track record in driving growth, shaping organisational culture and delivering shareholder value. His experience is broad and varied having worked across multiple industries including Financial Services & Payments, Corporate Travel, Property Tech, Health Tech, Data Management and Wealth Management. Colin also has deep experience working in, and advising, organisations on strategic initiatives such as capital raising, M&A activities, IPO’s and exit strategies. Having worked in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and the US, Colin’s global experience will be of enormous benefit to Mind Therapeutics as the business grows both domestically and across international markets.

Scientific Team:

Dr Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, PhD BSc Hons – Lead Scientist

Suresh is an Associate Professor of Psychopharmacology in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.  Suresh’s main research interests are in understanding how therapies alter brain activity and in developing methodologies to measure these changes in both healthy individuals and patient groups – particularly those with depression. His previous studies have involved a range of compounds including hallucinogens (ketamine, LSD, psilocybin), anesthetics (propofol, dexmedetomidine), anti-epileptics (vigabatrin, perampanel, tiagabine) and GABA-enhancers (zolpidem, gaboxadol).

He is currently leading clinical trials investigating LSD microdosing and other new antidepressant therapies. Suresh has published over 100 scientific papers in the field of psychopharmacology and neuroimaging which have been cited over 6500 times. Suresh has received several awards including a prestigious Rutherford Discovery Fellowship and several grants from the Health Research Council of New Zealand.

Dr Nicholas Hoeh, MD.Am.BD.Cert Psych, – Psychiatrist

Nick is a consultant psychiatrist working part time at the Auckland District Health Board and in private practice.  Additionally, he is a professional teaching fellow in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey and completed his internship, psychiatry residency, and old age psychiatry fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Nick’s current research interests include the clinical use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and psychedelics for treatment resistant depression.

Dr Rachael Sumner, PhD.Pharma. MSc Hons. BA. Hons. Psych – Clinical Research Associate

Dr Sumner is a leading researcher in the field of psychedelics and has been involved in numerous research studies in her work at the University of Auckland.  Notable studies include the use of Ketamine in the treatment of depression and the overarching aim and application of Dr Sumner’s research is to validate non-invasive electrophysiological assays of brain function in neurological and psychiatric health and disease.

Dr Frederick Sundram, PhD. MSc. MA. FRCPsych(UK). MB BCh. BAO; B.MedSc. – Psychiatry & Technology Consultant

Frederick is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland and a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at North Shore Hospital.  Previously he was research fellow at the Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where he completed his PhD in Neuroimaging. Frederick also completed a Masters in Healthcare Management at the Institute of Public Administration, Dublin and a Masters in Healthcare Informatics. His research interests include depression, neuroimaging, self-harm/suicide, medical education, overlap between medicine and psychiatry, medically unexplained physical symptoms and healthcare informatics.

Dr Partha Roop, PhD. M.Tech. BEng. – AI & Machine Learning

Partha’s research interests are in Digital Health, Formal Methods for Safety-Critical applications of AI and Machine Learning, and Real-Time Systems. Partha is working with colleagues from the Medical School and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) on new techniques developed by his group known as organ on a chip. He is also interested in heart rate variability and Biofeedback.

Blackhawk would like to encourage all investors and interested parties to take a look at a MindBio Therapeutics’ recently uploaded video here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6830643767087910912 as well as their corporate website which can be found here: https://mindbiotherapeutics.com/

About Blackhawk Growth

Blackhawk is an investment holding looking to create substantial value for its shareholders through the acquisition and development of high growth companies. It has focused its investments in the health, cannabis and cannabidiol industries in both Canada and the United States. Its portfolio of companies includes Sac Pharma, LeichtMind Clinics, Noble Hemp, Spaced Food and NuWave Foods. Blackhawk continues to bring its investments to cash flow and is growing at an exceeding pace.

The Company diligently posts updates through videos from the official company YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4f2tt3yAvOGhNLjgNOy-A

Please join the conversation on our Blackhawk group supporter’s telegram group at https://t.me/Blackhawkgrowthcorp and visit us online at https://www.blackhawkgrowth.com.

For further information please contact:

Frederick Pels, Chief Executive Officer

(403)-991-7737

fred@blackhawkgrowth.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking information” with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to transaction and future operations of MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company’s public filings under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or 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 statements. 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 unless required by law.

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atai Life Sciences to Participate in Upcoming September Investor Conferences

atai Life Sciences to Participate in Upcoming September Investor Conferences

BERLIN, Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — atai Life Sciences N.V. (Nasdaq: ATAI) (“atai”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders, today announced that it will participate in in the following upcoming investor conferences in September:

Presentation details can be found below:

  • Citi 16th Annual BioPharma Conference
    Format: Panel Discussion
    Date and Time: Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, 2:20 p.m. ET
    Webcast Link: https://kvgo.com/citi-16th-annual-biopharma-vc/panel-atai-life-sciences-sept-2021
  • H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference
    Format: Presentation
    Date and Time: Monday, September 13th, 2021, 9:00 a.m. ET
  • Baader Investment Conference (BIC)
    Format: Presentation
    Date and Time: Monday, September 20th, 2021, 11:30 a.m. ET
  • Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference
    Format: Fireside Chat
    Date and Time: Monday, September 27th, 2021, 10:00 a.m. ET
    Webcast Link: https://wsw.com/webcast/cantor12/atai/2059190

The presentations and archived webcasts will also be accessible in the Events section of atai’s website.

About atai Life Sciences

atai is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders. atai was founded in 2018 as a response to the significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health treatment landscape. atai is dedicated to acquiring, incubating and efficiently developing innovative therapeutics to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health disorders. atai’s business model combines funding, technology, scientific and regulatory expertise with a focus on psychedelic therapy and other drugs with differentiated safety profiles and therapeutic potential. By pooling resources and best practices, atai aims to responsibly accelerate the development of new medicines across its companies, seeking to effectively treat and ultimately heal mental health disorders. atai’s mission is to bridge the gap between what the mental healthcare system currently provides and what patients need. atai is headquartered in Berlin, with offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit www.atai.life.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any express or implied statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation, the important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in atai’s prospectus pursuant to Rule 424(b) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on June 21, 2021, as such factors may be updated from time to time in atai’s other filings with the SEC. atai disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, other than to the extent required by applicable law.

Investor Contact:
Greg Weaver
atai – Chief Financial Officer
Email: greg.weaver@atai.life

Media Contact:
Anne Donohoe
KCSA Strategic Communications
Phone: +1 (212) 896-1265
Email: atai@KCSA.com