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MindMed Collaborator Dr. Matthias Liechti to Present Topline Clinical Trial Results for LSD in Anxiety Disorders at PSYCH Symposium

MindMed Collaborator Dr. Matthias Liechti to Present Topline Clinical Trial Results for LSD in Anxiety Disorders at PSYCH Symposium

– “LSD as a Treatment for Anxiety Disorders: New Evidence of Efficacy” will present the most recent and robust data on LSD in patients with anxiety –

– This study builds on decades of research on the effects of LSD in humans –

NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (the “Company” or “MindMed”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, today announced that Dr. Frederike Holze and Prof. Dr. Matthias Liechti, MindMed collaborators at University Hospital Basel (UHB), will present results from the LSD-Assist Study, a Phase 2 investigator-initiated clinical trial of LSD in the treatment of anxiety disorders, at London’s PSYCH Symposium on May 11, 2022. 

The presentation, titled “LSD as a Treatment for Anxiety Disorders: New Evidence of Efficacy”, will present preliminary topline safety and efficacy results for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in 46 patients with clinically significant anxiety. The trial was conducted at two centers, at UHB and at the private psychiatry practice of Dr. Peter Gasser. MindMed supports the UHB Liechti Lab in conducting investigator-initiated trials for LSD and other novel therapies and has exclusive access and rights to the data generated by these studies.

Prof. Dr. Liechti said, “Anxiety disorders are widespread and often insufficiently managed with available medications. I look forward to sharing the preliminary findings from this important study, including patients with anxiety associated with life-threatening illness but also patients with anxiety disorder without severe somatic illness, adding to our understanding of how LSD may be used safely to treat anxiety disorders.”

“Since the 1940s, LSD has been extensively investigated for its effects in humans, showing particular benefit in mitigating symptoms of anxiety and depression,” added Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer and Director of MindMed. “The results from this study, if positive, would further validate our approach to develop MM-120 in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and would support the progression of our MM-120 development program. We are proud to support Dr. Liechti and his team and to extend their findings through our commercial drug development programs.”

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, with a particular focus on psychiatry, addiction, pain and neurology. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative drug candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting the serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine systems.

MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED. 

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MindMed Appoints Francois Lilienthal, MD as Chief Commercial Officer

MindMed Appoints Francois Lilienthal, MD as Chief Commercial Officer

– Dr. Lilienthal brings over 20 years of global biopharmaceutical experience, leading the development and commercialization of innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas including psychiatry and neurology – 

NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, today announced the appointment of Francois Lilienthal, MD as Chief Commercial Officer. With more than two decades of global biopharmaceutical experience and after serving as a consultant for MindMed over the past six months, Dr. Lilienthal will step into this role to support the advancement of the Company’s clinical development programs.

“I am incredibly excited to welcome Dr. Lilienthal to our senior management team. His addition demonstrates the scale and immediacy of the opportunity MindMed sees in the brain health disorders market,” said Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer at MindMed. “Dr. Lilienthal’s expertise in growing businesses through successful global product launches across a range of therapeutic indications will be critical as we advance our pipeline and seek to address the massive need for novel therapies. We look forward to his guidance as we bring an entirely new class of drugs to market to transform the landscape of treatments for brain health disorders.”

Dr. Lilienthal commented, “This is a pivotal time for the industry and I am honored to be joining MindMed, a company that is on the cutting edge of neuropsychiatry. I believe there is potential for psychedelic-derived medicine to address brain health disorders and look forward to working closely with the executive team as we continue conversations with the FDA and advance MindMed through its next phase of growth.” 

Dr. Lilienthal is an accomplished global biopharmaceutical leader and trained physician with over 20 years of experience leading the commercialization of novel medicines and driving multi-billion-dollar growth across diversified portfolios and businesses. Dr. Lilienthal held several global leadership roles at Merck, leading successful global brand launches for HIV and Hepatitis C. He oversaw the creation of commercial processes integrating new capabilities such as digital technologies, advanced data analytics and global partnerships into clinical development. Dr. Lilienthal served as Executive Director and U.S. Brand Leader at Tibotec, where he launched three innovative HIV brands and drove the launch of Prezista, which achieved $800M in annual revenues at its peak. Dr. Lilienthal has also served as Executive Director and Global Marketing Leader at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson and Director and Global Marketing Leader at Bristol Myers Squibb. Dr. Lilienthal earned his MD and MA from the University of Paris and holds an MBA in Marketing and Management from the University of Pennsylvania. 

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, with a particular focus on psychiatry, addiction, pain and neurology. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative drug candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting the serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine systems.

MindMed trades on NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED.

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LSD and psilocybin have the same effects, apparently

MindMed Announces Publication of Study Comparing the Acute Effects of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and Psilocybin in Healthy Subjects

MindMed’s latest study compared the experiences of LSD and psilocybin in high and low doses. 

Subjects were assessed on a scale that measures changes in consciousness like feelings of unity and bliss, ego dissolution, auditory and visual sensations, spiritual experiences, and insightfulness.

Researchers found “no evidence of qualitative differences in altered states of consciousness”  between the substances, except that LSD lasted longer. Any other differences could be attributed to the dose, not the substance.

They found that 20 mg psilocybin is equivalent to 100 µg LSD (a 1:200 ratio), and that body weight had no influence on the concentration of the drugs in blood plasma.

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MindMed Converts Multiple Voting Shares to Subordinate Voting Shares

MindMed Converts Multiple Voting Shares to Subordinate Voting Shares

– Automatic conversion to be effective March 14, 2022 –

NEW YORK, February 23, 2022 — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing psychedelic-inspired therapies for the treatment of brain-based disorders, announced today  that all the Company’s issued and outstanding multiple voting shares (the “Multiple Voting Shares”) will undergo a mandatory conversion into subordinate voting shares (the “Subordinate Voting Shares”) (the “Conversion”), in accordance with the Company’s Articles. The Conversion will be effective March 14, 2022 (the “Effective Date”). 

The Company’s transfer agent will provide requisite notice to each holder of Multiple Voting Shares (the “MVS Holders”). On the Effective Date, the Multiple Voting Shares will automatically, without any action on the part of MVS Holders, be converted into Subordinate Voting Shares on the basis of one Multiple Voting Share for 100 Subordinate Voting Shares, and in the case of fractions of Multiple Voting Shares, such number of Subordinate Voting Shares as is determined by multiplying the fraction by 100.

Pursuant to the Conversion, there will be no Multiple Voting Shares issued and outstanding, and the Company will have a single class of shares, the Subordinate Voting Shares, issued and outstanding. 

“This conversion reflects an important step that solidifies our transformation into a primarily U.S. based company, and an opportunity to simplify our capitalization structure for the benefit of existing and new shareholders,” said Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer and Director of MindMed. “We are rapidly maturing and look forward to providing additional updates on our progress as we continue to drive our business and the psychedelic industry forward.” 

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical-stage psychedelic medicine biotech company that seeks to discover, develop and deploy psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies to address addiction and mental illness. The Company is assembling a compelling drug development pipeline of innovative treatments based on psychedelic substances including psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT and an ibogaine derivative, 18-MC. The MindMed executive team brings extensive biopharmaceutical experience to MindMed’s approach to developing the next generation of psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies.

MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED. MindMed is also traded in Germany under the symbol MMQ.

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Certain statements in this news release related to the Company constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are prospective in nature. Forward-looking information is not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the Company’s plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including history of negative cash flows; limited operating history; incurrence of future losses; availability of additional capital; lack of product revenue; compliance with laws and regulations; difficulty associated with research and development; risks associated with clinical trials or studies; heightened regulatory scrutiny; early stage product development; clinical trial risks; regulatory approval processes; novelty of the psychedelic inspired medicines industry; as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to herein and the risks described under the headings “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces and territories of Canada which are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

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First commercial study of LSD in 40 years

FDA Clears MindMed IND for MM-120 in Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

MindMed’s LSD-based compound received FDA clearance, allowing the company to proceed with a trial that will be the first commercial study of LSD in over 40 years.

The study will assess 200 patients with generalized anxiety disorder to find the optimal dose of the formulation. 

Shares of MNMD spiked 30% following the announcement 💰

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MindMed Enrolls First Participant in a Study of its Session Monitoring System

MindMed Enrolls First Participant in a Study of its Session Monitoring System

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2021 – Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing psychedelic-inspired therapies for the treatment of mental health and addiction, today announced that it has enrolled the first subjects into its Session Monitoring System (SMS-01) study evaluating the passive collection of sensory data during a consciousness-altering therapeutic session. SMS-01 utilizes MindMed’s Session Monitoring System (MSMS), which it believes could have therapeutic applications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

MindMed recently consulted with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices, Radiological Health (CDRH) and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and received positive feedback supporting the planned development strategy. The objective of the meeting was to review the devices Indications for Use (IFU) statement, discuss the study design and facilitate early communication and guidance through the regulatory submission process.

“We have welcomed FDA input throughout the device development process, giving us a clear roadmap for the success and adoption of MSMS,” said Daniel R Karlin, MD MA, Chief Medical Officer of MindMed. “The launch of this study is an important milestone for MindMed and for the future development of regulated devices and software-as-medical-devices (SaMD) products designed to support novel analyses of multimodal data in the delivery of psychiatric care. By refining the techniques used to capture, model and map these outputs, we aim to improve the experience of clinicians and outcomes for patients in the delivery of psychedelic and other perception-altering substances.”

“Our team has worked incredibly hard to advance this product into the clinic and we remain dedicated to rolling out these novel approaches to improving mental health outcomes,” said Todd M. Solomon, PhD, Head of Digital Psychiatry at MindMed. “We look forward to leveraging data from this study, and as we continue to advance our product development efforts, I would sincerely like to sincerely thank our team, study investigators, partners and most importantly the subjects who have agreed to participate in this study.”

About MindMed Session Monitoring System (MSMS)

MindMed Session Monitoring System (MSMS) is a technological platform and product that provides the foundation for the development and implementation of a suite of regulated and unregulated products for use by clinicians and patients during treatment sessions that may also include the use of consciousness altering medications. 

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing the next generation of psychedelic-inspired therapies for the treatment of mental health and addiction. MindMed leverages rigorous drug development principles and advanced digital therapeutics to address these highly pressing, unmet patient needs. MindMed’s differentiated pipeline features innovative treatments based on psychedelic substances including psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT and an ibogaine derivative, 18-MC. Led by an executive team with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience, MindMed has forged strategic collaborations with leading research and academic institutions to accelerate new medicines to patients as quickly as possible. MindMed is headquartered in New York City. For more information, please visit https://mindmed.co/.

MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED. MindMed is also traded in Germany under the symbol MMQ.

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Stephen Hurst Resigns from MindMed Board of Directors

Stephen Hurst Resigns from MindMed Board of Directors

NEW YORK, January 7, 2022 — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a leading biotech company developing psychedelic-derived therapies, announces the resignation of Stephen Hurst from his role as a Director of the Company’s Board of Directors.

“On behalf of MindMed, the Board of Directors, and the Executive team, I thank Steve for his significant contributions and strategic guidance in bringing the Company to this stage of development,” said Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer and Director of MindMed. “The co-founders and early leadership of MindMed have been instrumental in establishing the Company and its strong foundation. Their work, vision, and the programs that they initiated will continue to serve as the basis for our execution of the Company’s mission. As we approach important milestones across our clinical development programs, we are extremely grateful for Steve’s effort to enable this progress.” 

Mr. Hurst added “MindMed is the culmination of my career and more than a decade of work to bring the benefits of psychedelic-inspired medicines to patients struggling with addiction and mental illness. With the recent appointment of two seasoned Directors and a brilliant Chief Executive Officer, I have the greatest confidence in the team’s ability to guide the Company through this next phase of continued progress toward the realization of our highest aspirations.”

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical-stage biotech company that seeks to discover, develop and deploy psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies to address mental health and addiction. The Company is assembling a compelling drug development pipeline of innovative treatments based on psychedelic substances including psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT and an ibogaine derivative, 18-MC. The MindMed executive team brings extensive biopharmaceutical experience to MindMed’s approach to developing the next generation of psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies.

MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED. MindMed is also traded in Germany under the symbol MMQ.

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Could this African shrub solve the opioid crisis?

MindMed Successfully Completes Phase 1 Clinical Trial of 18-MC

MindMed (MNMD) developed a non-hallucinogenic molecule based on ibogaine, the psychoactive compound in the African iboga plant, and it’s showing potential to treat opioid addiction.

How? 🤔

The compound has demonstrated the ability to reduce opioid use and ease withdrawal symptoms by regulating excessive dopamine fluctuations.

An upcoming Phase 2a trial will put the compound to the test.

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MindMed to Participate at the LifeSci Partners 11th Annual Corporate Access Event

MindMed to Participate at the LifeSci Partners 11th Annual Corporate Access Event

NEW YORK, December 30, 2021– Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a leading biotech company developing psychedelic-inspired therapies, today announced that MindMed’s Chief Executive Officer and Director, Robert Barrow, will be participating in a panel and in one-on-one investor meetings at the LifeSci Partners 11th Annual Corporate Access Event, to be held virtually January 5-7, 2022.

Details on the panel discussion can be found below. 

Topic: “Psychedelics: More Than Just a Trip”

Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM ET

Webcast link: Click Here 

A replay link of the panel discussion will also be available on MindMed’s website. 

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical-stage biotech company that seeks to discover, develop and deploy psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies to address mental health and addiction. The Company is assembling a compelling drug development pipeline of innovative treatments based on psychedelic substances including psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT and an ibogaine derivative, 18-MC. The MindMed executive team brings extensive biopharmaceutical experience to MindMed’s approach to developing the next generation of psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies.

MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED. MindMed is also traded in Germany under the symbol MMQ.

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MindMed Announces Transitions to Management Team

MindMed Announces Transitions to Management Team

– Bradford Cross, Chief Technology Officer to transition; Don Gehlert, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer to transition to Senior Scientific Advisor –

NEW YORK, December 29, 2021 — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a leading biotech company developing psychedelic-inspired therapies, today announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Bradford Cross, has transitioned from his role.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors and Executive team, I would like to thank Bradford for his contributions to the Company and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer and Director of MindMed. “We remain dedicated to advancing our pipeline and ongoing digital therapeutics platform forward under the leadership of MindMed Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Daniel Karlin. We enter 2022 well positioned both financially and strategically to continue on our mission to transform mental health treatment.”

Additionally, Don Gehlert, PhD will be transitioning from his role as CSO and will continue as a Senior Scientific Advisor.  Mr. Barrow added “Don has been and will continue to be an integral part of our organization.  While this represents a change in his title, our entire team will continue to work closely with Don and benefit from his incredible breadth of experience in developing innovative CNS therapeutics.”

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical-stage biotech company that seeks to discover, develop and deploy psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies to address addiction and mental illness. The Company is assembling a compelling drug development pipeline of innovative treatments based on psychedelic substances including psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT and an ibogaine derivative, 18-MC. The MindMed executive team brings extensive biopharmaceutical experience to MindMed’s approach to developing the next generation of psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies.

MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED. MindMed is also traded in Germany under the symbol MMQ.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws and regulations. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking information in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future relationship or involvement of the Company’s Senior Scientific Advisor. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the Company’s plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including changes in the relationship with the Company’s Senior Scientific Advisor. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is described under the headings “Risk Factors” included in the Company’s filings with the Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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