University of Sydney researchers received $3M in funding from the Australian government to support MDMA and psilocybin studies! The MDMA study will investigate combined PTSD and alcohol use disorder, and the psilocybin study will be focused on anorexia nervosa.
In some un-inspirational news, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration rejected an application to reschedule MDMA and psilocybin for therapeutic research, noting that the drugs pose acute and long-term risks if used outside a clinical setting 🙄
A psychiatrist is suing the Australian state of Victoria for denying a patient access to MDMA-assisted therapy. The case has been adjourned until early next year, as the government may decide to reschedule MDMA from a Schedule 9 to a Schedule 8 substance.
Researchers in Australia are training oyster mushrooms to digest cigarette butts, including their microplastics. The goal is to turn some of the 4.5 trillion cigarette butts that are littered annually into a reusable material!
The Agreement gives Woke Pharmaceuticals exclusive White Label and Distribution rights to HAVN Life products in Australia, New Zealand and China through retail and e-commerce portals
Vancouver, BC – HAVN Life Sciences Inc. (CSE: HAVN) (OTC: HAVLF) (FSE: 5NP) (the “Company” or “HAVN Life”), a biotechnology company developing natural health products and innovative therapies to support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind, is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement (“Agreement”) with Sydney-based Woke Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd. (“Woke Pharmaceuticals”) for the exclusive white label supply and distribution of their line of natural health products in Australia, New Zealand and China.
Woke Pharmaceuticals will be pursuing the distribution of HAVN Life natural health products through Australian retailers, including major supermarkets and other retail outlets, as well as through various e-commerce portals such as Australia and New Zealand Amazon sites. The market for dietary supplements in Australia and New Zealand was estimated to exceed $3.7 billion in 2020.
The Agreement with Woke Pharmaceuticals also provides a distribution channel into China using Woke Pharmaceuticals’ existing relationships. The Chinese market for health and wellness supplements was estimated to exceed $26 billion in 2020 according to consultancy firm, Tong Intelligence.
“We are beyond excited to partner with Nick Woolf and the Woke Pharmaceuticals team to bring our line of natural health products to other international markets where consumers understand the value of incorporating nutritional supplements into their daily routine for optimal health and wellness. We are confident that the high quality and great value of our products will, with the help of Woke, provide a strong foothold for business for us in Australia, New Zealand and China,” says HAVN Life CEO, Tim Moore.
“We are delighted to be partnering with HAVN Life to launch this novel range of functional natural products. The health benefits offered by naturally-derived mushroom extracts are evident, and we anticipate strong demand in our region,” comments Nick Woolf, CEO of Woke Pharmaceuticals. “Furthermore, China offers a substantial upside. We plan to use our existing network to export the HAVN Life range of natural health products to major purchasers in China, with which our team has close connections,” he adds.
The Agreement lays the groundwork for the expansion of HAVN Life’s Retail Division into global markets beyond Canada, adding both the potential for revenue and brand visibility. The Company’s expanding retail and distribution network currently includes Horizon Grocery + Wellness, Choices Market and Nesters Market locations in B.C., independent specialty retailers across Canada, as well as online retailers Well.ca and Amazon.ca, with plans to energetically pursue the U.S. market in 2022.
HAVN Life natural health product formulations are non-GMO, vegan, bioavailable, and naturally derived from functional mushrooms and other plants and created with human optimization in mind. The natural health product line has been thoughtfully formulated with adaptogens and antioxidants to support overall brain health, with natural compounds that are proven to support memory, focus, energy, and overall cognitive function.
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About HAVN Life Sciences Inc.
HAVN Life Sciences is a biotechnology company pursuing standardized extraction of psychedelic compounds for the creation of APIs, the development of natural health products, and innovative therapies to support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind.
Through its research division, HAVN Labs, the company has developed an end-to-end supply chain of standardized, naturally derived psychedelic compounds for research that will define the future of modern medicine. With its new line of natural health products, HAVN Life offers a full range of high-quality mushroom and plant extracts that help boost immune function, reduce inflammation, and support a healthy lifestyle.
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About Woke Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.
Woke Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd is an Australian-based company focused on the development and commercialisation of novel psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders. The Company’s lead candidates are based on synthetic psilocybin for the treatment of depression. Woke Pharmaceuticals is developing a novel micro-dose formulation for treatment of moderate depression and a novel high-dose formulation with concomitant psychotherapy for treatment of major depression. Both candidates are expected to enter Phase II trials in 2022 with leading investigators in the field of mental health. For further information, please visit www.wokeph.com.
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This Australian university just got the go-ahead to conduct a first-of-its-kind study!
Yesterday, Monash University received ethics approval for a triple-blinded, active-placebo-controlled study that will investigate psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Researchers are looking to recruit 72 patients for the study, which will be conducted in partnership with Incannex Healthcare Ltd (IHL).
The therapists facilitating the study will have the option to undergo their own psilocybin session to better understand what the patients will experience.
 Evaluating the efficacy of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in treatment resistant depression
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ – MYND Diagnostics Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MYND Life Sciences (CSE: MYND) (OTC: MYNDF) is pleased to announce that the Company’s proprietary biomarker test technology will be a pivotal component of a proposed clinical trial seeking partial funds from a $15 million fund allocated by the Australian government.
The proposed project will directly address the desired outcomes by conducting an adaptive dose finding single phase 2b clinical trial of the efficacy and safety of psilocybin assisted psychotherapy (“PAP”) in the treatment of people diagnosed with treatment resistant depression (“TRD”). MYND Diagnostics’ suite of proprietary biomarkers will be utilized in the trials to assess and then monitor blood indicators of trial subjects’ response, progress, and any relapsing to the psilocybin treatments administered in the trials.
The project team will be led by Professor Paul Fitzgerald, of Monash University with 7 scientific collaborators from Monash University, Deakin University and the University of Sydney. Dr. Fitzgerald is Director of the Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (“ECIMH”) and Professor of Psychiatry at the Epworth Clinic / Epworth Health Care in Camberwell. He is a qualified psychiatrist, has a Masters of Psychological Medicine and research PhD. Professor Fitzgerald has run over 20 clinical trials registered through this scheme over the last two decades.
The proposed study is titled Evaluating the efficacy of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in treatment resistant depression and MYND Diagnostics’ will play an integral role in the “evaluate” component. If successful, it will lead, within 12 months of completion, to a multi-site phase 3 adaptive trial to take this treatment through to regulatory approval by the Therapeutic Goods Association (“TGA”), the Australian counterpart to Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration.
Major Depressive Disorder (“MDD”) is common and results in the greatest global burden of disease. Although there are established treatments for depression, people frequently do not respond to these treatments. At least 1/3 of patients with depression have an inadequate response to medication, many of whom remain persistently unwell. Psilocybin is a naturally derived psychedelic and is converted in the body to psilocin which is the psychoactive agent. The form and dose of drug and psychotherapeutic approach are all important considerations that will be refined through the trial.
Psilocybin has a number of characteristics which support its potential use in patients with depression. These patients often require a psychotherapeutic approach to treatment but struggle to successfully engage in therapy due to impairments of concentration, mood and motivation. Psilocybin has the potential to immediately boost mood enhancing engagement in therapy in addition to any direct physiological effects produced by the substance
“When Dr. Fitzgerald and I signed off on NDAs and entered into discussion back in May of this year, we were optimistic about the receptiveness for this trial within the Australian government’s regulatory climate”, stated Dr. Lyle Oberg MD, MYND Life Sciences CEO. “Depression, and other neuropsychiatric disorders are a plague on the human population that, unfortunately, know no borders. As such, our proposed solutions will require international collaborations within multiple government regulatory ecosystems. We are impressed with Dr. Fitzgerald’s research and leadership in this space, the team he has assembled, and his eagerness to provide one of the very first opportunities to test our emerging suite of biomarker tests.”
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MYND Life Sciences, the parent company of MYND Diagnostics INC., is a medical biotech drug research and development company focused on neuro-pharmaceutical and novel psilocybin drug development, diagnostics and vaccines. The Company is advancing pharmaceuticals through rigorous science and clinical trials, while diligently patenting and safeguarding its intellectual property. For more information and to subscribe to the Company’s mailing list, please visit https://myndsciences.com/contact/
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Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) may reschedule psilocybin and MDMA to increase access to psychedelic medicine.
After assessing several studies, the TGA recognized that the two drugs have promising therapeutic potential for treating anxiety and depression.
The substances are currently classified as Schedule 9, or “prohibited substances”, creating a barriers for conducting clinical research. The TGA is considering changing the classification to Schedule 8, or “controlled substances” (the same as THC) to allow controlled use in clinical settings. The verdict will be announced in the first week of December after an advisory committee meeting!
Vancouver, British Columbia – September 29, 2021 – Blackhawk Growth Corp. (CSE:BLR; Frankfurt:0JJ) (the “Company” or “Blackhawk”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, MindBio Therapeutics, has signed an agreement with Digital Mind Technology Pty Ltd, (“Digital Mind”) a medical research and technology company developing evidence-based digital interventions to improve mental health and wellbeing. The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on product development and the commercialization of intellectual property.
Digital Mind’s foundational research and product development is creating new digital models to intervene in pain management experienced in cancer patients. Digital Mind’s platform and technology will provide unique opportunities to empower patients to adopt healthy self-care behavior for long-term wellbeing. Cancer survivorship brings unique challenges related to self-care and health services utilization. Digital interventions can address these challenges through personalized information tailored to individual needs and accessible at people’s own convenience via mobile devices.
Digital Mind was founded by Chief Scientist Dr. Lahiru Russell PhD. Dr. Russell’s vision is to empower people to engage in healthy self-care strategies to manage the impact of their illness for their long-term wellbeing.
Dr. Russell graduated with a Master in Biochemistry from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Russell has worked for a decade in the pharmaceutical industry managing clinical trials. Over the years, Dr. Russell developed an interest in the psychosocial adaptation to illness and strategies to manage stress-related aspects of diseases. Her studies in Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK) stimulated her desire to undertake research in this field. Following this, Dr. Russell joined the psycho-oncology research team at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia, evaluating supportive care interventions for people affected by cancer.
“Digital Mind Technology will be a great platform to advance research and launch new digital mind-body therapies” said Dr. Lahiru Russell. “We aim to build a strong body of evidence around the beneficial impact of these therapies on the mental health of people with chronic conditions. Our collaboration with MindBio will transform the way people manage their health.”
Coupling her personal interest in mindfulness practices and her professional experience in psycho-oncology, Dr. Russell’s PhD research was designed to determine whether a mindfulness program could benefit people with melanoma. The focus of the program was to empower participants to manage their health by promoting awareness of emotions and teaching skills to manage distressing thoughts. Central to the success of the program was the flexibility offered to participants to access the information at their own convenience.
Executive Director of MindBio Therapeutics, Justin Hanka says: “MindBio is evolving into a multidisciplinary company involved in integrating research & clinical trials, clinics, technology and digital therapies. We are excited to have signed an agreement with Digital Mind Technology to expand MindBio’s footprint into technology and digital therapeutics that benefits people with mental health and chronic conditions.”
About Blackhawk Growth
Blackhawk is an investment holding company 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.
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