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YourWay Cannabis Brands Announces Jakob Ripshtein Appointed Executive Chairman

YourWay Cannabis Brands Announces Jakob Ripshtein Appointed Executive Chairman

VANCOUVER, BC, March 23, 2022 /CNW/ – YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. (CSE: YOUR) (OTC: YOURF) (FSE: HOB) (the “Company” or “YourWay“), a multi-state and consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, today announced Jakob Ripshtein has been appointed Executive Chairman of the company, effective immediately.

“I am looking forward to playing a more hands-on role in overseeing the rollout of our strategic vision.” said Mr. Ripshtein, “It is an exciting time at YourWay as we prepare for expansion into new markets, categories and introduce new brands to consumers.”

Mr. Ripshtein was elected Chairman of the Board of YourWay in 2021. He previously served as the President of Aphria Inc., now Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), where he was responsible for corporate strategy, marketing, and sales. Prior to that, he was President of Diageo Canada, before becoming North American CFO for Diageo (NYSE:DEO). Diageo is one of the largest beverage companies with over 200 outstanding brands, sold in 180 countries at almost every price point, in every category to meet consumer demand.

“Jakob is someone who started his career in finance, spent many years building great CPG brands, and then helped launch one of the leading cannabis companies in the industry,” said Jake Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of YourWay. “We are delighted to have Jakob playing a more active role in helping guide YourWay on its path to building  the leading consumer-centric portfolio of cannabis brands globally.”

In his newly created position as Executive Chairman, Mr. Ripshtein will provide enhanced leadership in several areas, including governance, finance, M&A, and commercial strategy.

About YourWay Cannabis Brands

YourWay is a publicly-traded, multi-state and consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, with sales and operations in Arizona and California. Through building their own brands, partnering with others, and supporting retail partners house brand strategy, they are dedicated to expanding their reach; remolding the cannabis industry and ultimately, redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact.

YourWay aims to connect with the cannabis consumer on a deeper level, utilizing decades of brand-building expertise and an integral understanding of the customer experience to create an intuitive suite of branded products that closely aligns with consumer need states. The YourWay portfolio is an all-encompassing house of brands designed to create a sense of belonging for every cannabis consumer regardless of their relationship with the plant. Please visit www.yourwaycannabis.com or follow on Twitter at @yourwaycannabis for the latest news and information about YourWay and its brands.

Website:  www.yourwaycannabis.com

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This news release includes certain “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions and includes information regarding: Mr. Ripshtein’s contributions as Executive Chairman of the Company; the Company’s preparation for expansion into new markets, categories and the introduction of new brands to consumers; the Company’s path to building  the leading consumer-centric portfolio of cannabis brands globally; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is 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 information.

Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. 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. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: regulatory and licensing risks; changes in consumer demand and preferences; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; compliance with extensive government regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; the impact of COVID-19; and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated August 28, 2020, filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The Company, through several of its subsidiaries, is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where the Company operates permit such activities however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable United States federal money laundering legislation.

While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward nonenforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under United States federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of the Company and any proceedings brought against the Company thereunder may adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial performance.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date of this news release. 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, except as required by law.

SOURCE YourWay Cannabis Brands

For further information: YourWay Cannabis Brands: For media inquiries, please contact: media@yourwaycannabis.com; For investor inquiries, please contact: ir@yourwaycannabis.com

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Awakn Life Sciences Appoints Kevin Lorenz as U.S. Head of Commercial Development

Awakn Life Sciences Appoints Kevin Lorenz as U.S. Head of Commercial Development

Brings Over 20 Years of Commercial Biotech Experience to Lead Awakn’s Therapeutics Commercialization Activities in the U.S.

TORONTO, CANADA, MARCH 15, 2022 – Awakn Life Sciences Corp. (NEO: AWKN) (OTCQB: AWKNF) (FSE: 954) (‘Awakn’), a biotechnology company, researching, developing, and delivering psychedelic therapeutics to treat addiction, announced today that the Company has appointed Kevin Lorenz as their U.S. Head of Commercial Development, effective immediately. Mr. Lorenz will lead Awakn’s therapeutics commercialization activities in the United States, starting with the launch of its Licensing Partnership business which is scheduled and expected to generate revenue for the second half of 2022. 

Mr. Lorenz brings deep commercial biotech experience to Awakn, having spent two decades in the pharmaceutical sales industry, particularly in the U.S. addiction treatment market. Previously, he worked at Alkermes as Senior Regional Sales Director, where he directed a team of leaders and their representatives covering 32 states for Vivitrol, an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder and Opiate Use Disorder. During his time with Alkermes, Mr. Lorenz was responsible for half of the U.S. sales of Vivitrol, which was worth $170m per annum. Before Alkermes, Mr. Lorenz worked at Cephalon Inc. and Janssen pharmaceuticals amongst others. He received his degree from Lambuth University.

Anthony Tennyson, Chief Executive Officer of Awakn commented “We are delighted to have someone of Kevin’s calibre, who is an industry leader in his field, join our organization. Having the right person with the right network to launch and scale a part of our business that has immense potential was a critical decision. The addiction treatment and rehabilitation industry in the U.S. alone is worth almost $40 billion per annum, and this is with treatments that simply are not as effective as ours. We will translate our hugely positive clinical trial results into real change in so many people lives who are currently suffering from AUD. We believe our offering is going to disrupt the U.S. addiction treatment industry.”

In the US, the drug and alcohol addictions treatment industry, while being a multi-billion-dollar industry, has very high failure rates and penetration rates are very low1. Awakn plans to partner with existing addiction treatment clinic operators to enable them to provide evidence backed effective ketamine-assisted therapy treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder based on research from Awakn’s recently published Phase II a/b clinical trial2. The ground-breaking results of the trial showed 86% abstinence at 6 months post treatment, which is more effective than any treatments currently available in the alcohol addiction market. In addition to this, it showed a 2.7 times reduction in the chance of relapse in comparison to the placebo group, a statistically significant increase in liver function across several markers and a statistically significant reduction in depression. 

Kevin Lorenz, Awakn’s U.S. Head of Commercialization, stated “I am excited and proud to join the Awakn team. The debilitating effects Alcohol Use Disorder can have on patients and their families are well known and well documented. Perhaps less well known are the tremendous positive benefits experienced by patients, families and communities when those in treatment achieve and maintain Recovery. Millions of people in the US struggling with AUD need more effective treatment options, and Awakn is bringing innovation and new tools into this space.  As a member of the Awakn team, I am excited to help make these options known and accessible to providers and their patients.”

About Awakn Life Sciences Corp.

Awakn Life Sciences is a biotechnology company, researching, developing, and delivering psychedelic therapeutics to treat addiction. Awakn’s team consists of renowned research experts and world leading chemists, scientists, psychiatrists, and psychologists. Addiction is one of the biggest unmet medical needs of our time, affecting over 20% of the global population and is an industry valued at over $100bn per annum. Awakn is disrupting this underperforming industry by rapidly advancing the next generation of psychedelic drugs and therapies to be used in combination, through preclinical research and clinical stage trials.

www.awaknlifesciences.com  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Facebook

Notice Regarding Forward Looking Information

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

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

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

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

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

Media Enquiries:

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

Rest of World: ROAD Communications 
Paul Jarman / Nora Popova
Awakn@roadcommunications.co.uk

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Wellbeing Digital Sciences Appoints Najla Guthrie as Chief Executive Officer

Wellbeing Digital Sciences Appoints Najla Guthrie as Chief Executive Officer

The Company’s Chief Research Officer and President of its Wholly Owned Subsidiary, KGK Science, Will Take Over for Adam Deffett who has Served as Interim CEO Since July 2021


VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wellbeing Digital Sciences Inc. (“Wellbeing” or the “Company”) (NEO: MEDI) (OTC: KONEF) (FRA: SQ2), an evidence-based healthcare company focused on innovative clinical solutions, artificial intelligence-powered digital therapeutics and contract research, is pleased to announce that Najla Guthrie, the current Chief Research Officer and President of KGK Science Inc. (“KGK”), has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Wellbeing effective March 31, 2022. Adam Deffett who was appointed Interim CEO in July of 2021, will transition out of the role but will continuing in his former capacity as Vice President of Capital Markets and Communications of the Company.

Ms. Guthrie has led KGK, a London, Ontario-based business, to become a leading North American contract research organization that primarily provides high-quality clinical research trials with a focus on the nutraceutical, cannabis, and emerging psychedelic industries. Najla has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has given numerous presentations at both the national and international levels. The Company’s management is grateful to have Ms. Guthrie join the leadership team and is excited to see how her contribution will create opportunities for the future.

“I am looking forward to leading the Company through its next stages of growth and development. Adam has exhibited great leadership during his tenure as Interim CEO and I am honored to take over the role at the end of the month. I would like to thank Adam in advance for a smooth transition at that time,” said Najla Guthrie, incoming CEO of Wellbeing. “I greatly appreciate the opportunity to lead Wellbeing as we continue to pursue our vision of becoming a leader in mental health and wellness across North America. We have a leadership team with great depth, decades of experience and detailed knowledge of the industry. Naturally, I will continue to steward KGK Science forward as a leading clinical research organization,” added Ms. Guthrie.

ABOUT WELLBEING DIGITAL SCIENCES

Wellbeing Digital Sciences Inc. (formerly KetamineOne Capital Limited) is an evidence-based healthcare company focused on innovative clinical solutions, artificial intelligence-powered digital therapeutics and contract research. Its mission is supported by a network of North American clinics that provide ketamine-assisted therapies and other types of treatment to patients as well as through a contract research organization that offers clinical trials services to clients pursuing drug development. In essence, the company exists to make breakthrough treatments more accessible and to offer patients transformational experiences.

On behalf of:

WELLBEING DIGITAL SCIENCES INC.

“Adam Deffett“
Adam Deffett, Interim CEO

For further information, please contact:

Nick Kuzyk, Investor Relations
Tel: 1-844-746-6351
Email: ir@wellbeingdigital.co

Web: www.wellbeingdigital.co
Twitter: @Wellbeing_IR

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

This news release contains forward-looking statements including but not limited to statements regarding the Company’s business, assets or investments, as well other statements that are not historical facts. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause actual performance and results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the state of the economy in general and capital markets in particular, investor interest in the business and prospects of the Company.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities law. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made, by third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.

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Doseology Announces Management Change

Doseology Announces Management Change

Vernon, British Columbia, March 2, 2022 – Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (“Doseology” or the “Company”) announces the departure of Maryam Marissen as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

Ralph Olson, Chairman of the Company’s board of directors, stated “The Board would like to express its appreciation for Maryam’s services to the Company and wishes her well in her future endeavours.”

Mr. Olson, who resides in Colorado, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer. He is a capital markets veteran with 35 years of experience and has helped raise over $400,000,000 for both public and private companies in Canada, the United States and Europe. Mr. Olson was previously a Partner, Head of Sales, and Senior Vice President of Cohig and Associates, a boutique broker dealer firm that raised money for small to medium-sized companies. In this role, his responsibilities included managing over 300 registered stock-broker representatives in over 20 offices in the United States.

Mr. Olson’s extensive financial expertise and significant experience in mergers and acquisitions will help drive the business forward while navigating this exciting and emerging global sector. With aims to build a strong balance sheet and share price under his leadership, the Company will continue to grow and position its brand as a leading player in the functional fungi and plant-derived drugs sectors.About Doseology Sciences Inc.
Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) is building a progressive brand focused on health and wellness through cultivation, extraction and innovative nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. Doseology aims to make a meaningful impact on the mental health pandemic by utilizing and developing psychedelic and non-psychedelic compounds within the functional fungi and plant-derived drugs markets. With a vertically integrated approach, Doseology intends to process and distribute products at its facilities in Vernon, British Columbia, in accordance with applicable laws to ensure safe and high-quality production.

For further information contact:
Investor Relations: investor@doseology.com
Media Inquiries: media@doseology.com
Telephone: 236-349-0064
Website: http://www.doseology.com

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains statements which constitute “forward‐looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward‐looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions. Readers are cautioned that forward‐looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. 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. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; decreases in the prevailing prices for products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; regulations and enforcement priorities of governmental authorities; compliance with government regulation and related costs; and other risks described in the Prospectus. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward‐looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward‐looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release. The Company’s securities have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of any person in the United States, absent registration, or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States, or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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NeonMind Appoints Emergency and Addiction Expert Dr. Dinesh Bhayana, as Site Medical Director of its Inaugural Specialty Mental Health Clinic

NeonMind Appoints Emergency and Addiction Expert Dr. Dinesh Bhayana, as Site Medical Director of its Inaugural Specialty Mental Health Clinic

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2022 / NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE:NEON)(OTCQB:NMDBF)(FRA:6UF) (“NeonMind” or the “Company“), an integrated drug development and wellness company focused on bringing innovative psychedelic-based treatments to people suffering from obesity and mental health disorders, announced today the appointment of Dr. Dinesh Bhayana, MD, CCFP (EM), as the Site Medical Director of its recently announced inaugural specialty clinic for interventional psychiatry, located in Mississauga, Ontario. Dr. Bhayana is the Chief Medical Officer of the Centre for Compassionate Care (C3), which offers specialized psychological services including Integrative Ketamine-Enhanced Psychotherapy, served as a Board Member for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Canada, and an Emergency and Addiction Medicine physician in several communities within the Greater Toronto Area.

NeonMind and Dr. Bhayana will work closely with medical leaders in NeonMind’s Specialty Clinics Advisory Board to set up the Company’s inaugural NeonMind specialty mental health clinic in Mississauga and leverage their clinical experience to meet regulatory licensing requirements and initiate treatment services this year.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Bhayana as Site Medical Director of our first specialty clinic. Dr. Bhayana’s extensive training and clinical expertise is particularly well suited for delivering innovative, safe and effective mental health treatments to patients suffering from mood and anxiety disorders,” said Robert Tessarolo, President & CEO of NeonMind.

Dr. Bhayana’s combination of training and experience is complementary for overseeing the administration of innovative mental health treatments. Dr. Bhayana works closely with patients suffering from mental health disorders in his current clinical roles within the emergency department, addiction medicine clinic, and ketamine-enhanced psychotherapy program.

Dr. Bhayana holds various positions including active staff hospital privileges in the departments of Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry. He completed medical school at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, followed by family medicine and emergency medicine training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Bhayana is certified by the Canadian College of Family Physicians with an Emergency Medicine specialty designation and holds an adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor faculty appointment at McMaster University. He has also completed training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy at the Polaris Insight Center and Ketamine Medical Provider training with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI).

Dr. Bhayana commented, “I am honored to be appointed as Site Medical Director of NeonMind’s inaugural specialty clinic. Despite the strengths of our Canadian healthcare system, major gaps still remain in access to evidence-based treatments. NeonMind’s team has a strong track record of deploying new medical treatments and a detailed understanding of working in partnership with the healthcare system to address local community needs. I look forward to working with them to ensure access to high quality care that is safe and effective.”

NeonMind’s inaugural specialty mental health clinic is located at 89 Queensway West, Suite 604, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2V2. More details will be released closer to the opening of the clinic. For more information related to NeonMind’s specialty clinics, please email medicalinformation@neonmind.com.

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind operates two divisions: (i) a pharmaceutical division engaged in drug development of psychedelic compounds with two lead psilocybin-based drug candidates targeting obesity; and (ii) a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings.

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 and its strategic partners are building NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-based innovative interventional psychiatry treatments to address a variety of mental health needs. For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

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

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

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.

SOURCE: NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

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Mindset Pharma Appoints Dr. Fiona Randall as Senior Vice President of External Alliances and Scientific Strategy

Mindset Pharma Appoints Dr. Fiona Randall as Senior Vice President of External Alliances and Scientific Strategy

TORONTO, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mindset Pharma Inc. (CSE: MSET) (FSE: 9DF) (OTCQB: MSSTF) (“Mindset” or the “Company”), a drug discovery and development company focused on creating optimized and patentable next-generation psychedelic medicines to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders with unmet medical needs, today announced that it has appointed Fiona Randall, B.Sc., Ph.D., a trained neuroscientist with worldwide research and management experience, as Senior Vice President of External Alliances and Scientific Strategy.

“We have a tremendous opportunity to accelerate Mindset’s growth through strategic partnerships. With Dr. Randall’s extensive experience in both neurological research and alliance management and execution, we’re excited to have her join our team,” said James Lanthier, CEO of Mindset. “Dr. Randall’s industry network and history of successfully managing complex and diverse alliances will play a crucial role in the development of future collaborations for our novel families of next-generations psychedelic compounds.”

Most recently, Dr. Randall founded FireWire Consulting LLC which provides preclinical research and business development services to biopharmaceutical companies. She also served as Senior Director and Interim Head of Alliance Management at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Head of External Innovation at Eisai Inc. focusing on how partnering organizations combine strengths to develop innovative therapeutics for patients across a range of diseases. Dr. Randall is a renowned scientist with industry research experience with Eisai, GSK and Merck and has worked in the USA, UK, China and Japan.

“I am very excited to join Mindset at this crucial stage of the company’s remarkable growth journey. Mindset’s approach to drug development is rooted in scientific rigor and its platform of optimized psychedelic compounds broadens the opportunity of delivering mental health solutions both in the clinic and at home. Patients are at the heart of my scientific interests, and I am delighted to be back working in neurology to make medicines for people living with debilitating mental health issues. I look forward to collaborating with the company’s talented team and our strategic partner organizations to accelerate the development of Mindset’s robust portfolio of next-generation psychedelic compounds,” said Dr. Randall.

About Mindset Pharma Inc.
Mindset Pharma Inc. is a drug discovery and development company focused on creating optimized and patentable next-generation psychedelic medicines to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders with unmet needs. Mindset was established in order to develop next-generation pharmaceutical assets that leverage the breakthrough therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs. Mindset is developing several novel families of next-generation psychedelic compounds, as well as an innovative process to chemically synthesize psilocybin in addition to its own proprietary compounds. The company has a co-development agreement with the McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development, a member of the Otsuka Pharmaceuticals family of companies, for its short-duration compounds, Mindset Families 2 & 4.

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

For more information, please contact:

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

Media Contact:
McKenna Miller
KCSA Strategic Communications
Email: MindSet@kcsa.com
Phone: 949-606-6585

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

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

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Novamind Appoints Prakash Gowd as Chief Operating Officer

Novamind Appoints Prakash Gowd as Chief Operating Officer

TORONTO, ON / February 8, 2022 / Novamind Inc. (CSE: NM | OTCQB: NVMDF | FSE: HN2) (“Novamind” or the “Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce that Prakash Gowd has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), replacing Pierre Bou-Mansour who is leaving the Company this month to pursue a new opportunity.

Mr. Gowd joined Novamind in August 2020 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, and has led Novamind’s corporate strategy and business development initiatives focused on increasing access to psychedelic medicine. He also led the Company’s successful acquisition of Arizona-based mental health practice, Foundations for Change. Mr. Gowd has over 25 years of experience in capital markets, biopharma, and health sciences.

“Prakash has valuable experience in healthcare and finance and has proven to be an integral leader to our operating teams. We look forward to his ongoing contributions to deliver operational excellence and to drive the expansion of our network of psychiatry clinics and clinical research sites,” said Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director.

Mr. Conforti continued, “On behalf of our Board of Directors and all our stakeholders, I am very pleased to welcome Prakash into this role and wish to thank Pierre for his contributions and service to Novamind.”

Prior to joining Novamind, Mr. Gowd was President and Co-Founder at Lobo Genetics (acquired by Entheon Biomedical Corp.), a genetic testing company. He previously served in senior equity research roles with CIBC World Markets, National Bank Financial and Canaccord Capital, where he covered healthcare, biotech, medical device and specialty pharma companies, and at GlaxoSmithKline, where he held senior roles in commercial operations. He currently serves as Audit Chair and Director of FendX Technologies, and as Strategic Advisor to N-Zyme Biomedical. Mr. Gowd holds an MBA from McGill University, a BSc Pharmacy from the University of British Columbia and is a Chartered Director.

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 integrative mental health clinics and operates a full-service contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

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

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

Investor Relations
Email: ir@novamind.ca

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Mydecine Welcomes Dr. Victoria Hale as Newest Independent Board Member

Mydecine Welcomes Dr. Victoria Hale as Newest Independent Board Member

Biotech Company Strengthens Board Experience

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) (“Mydecine” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders, today announced the appointment of Dr. Victoria Hale to the company’s Board of Directors. Dr. Hale is a pharmaceutical scientist and executive, as well as a global health social entrepreneur. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a non-profit research and educational organization leading the psychedelics sector in new medicine development.

MAPS works to raise awareness of psychedelics and help scientists design, fund and obtain regulatory approval of studies measuring the safety and effectiveness of psychedelics for therapeutic use.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hale to Mydecine’s board of directors. Her unique experience in drug development and psychedelic medicine will be a valued addition to the company’s expertise,” said Mydecine Chief Science Officer Rob Roscow. “Strengthening our board with industry leaders like Victoria is one of the ways Mydecine is preparing for future growth.”

“With Victoria’s extensive experience and her commitment to bringing life-changing treatments to those who need them, our board members unanimously agreed that she will be an added asset to the company. Like the team at Mydecine, Victoria has a strong passion for working to improve public health outcomes,” said Mydecine CEO Josh Bartch.

“There is a tremendous unmet need for effective treatments for mental health disorders,” said Dr. Hale, who will join the Company’s Board of Directors mid-February. “I’m excited to work with Mydecine as their team explores new therapies to help address the global mental health crisis.”

About Dr. Victoria Hale

As a global health entrepreneur committed to reducing health inequities, Dr. Hale has raised $230 million in philanthropy for drug development and has successfully guided several new medicines through the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies.

With previous drug development experience at the FDA and Genentech, Inc., Dr. Hale earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from University of California San Francisco, where she is Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering and Experimental Sciences.

She founded the first U.S. non-profit pharmaceutical company in 2001, OneWorld Health, and served as chairman and CEO until 2008, and Chair Emeritus until 2011. She then founded Medicines360, a non-profit pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing medicines for women and children, including pregnant women.

Dr. Hale is a MacArthur Fellow, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, and serves on several other boards. She has been recognized as an outstanding global social entrepreneur by the Schwab Foundation, the Skoll Foundation and Ashoka.

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About Mydecine Innovations Group
Mydecine Innovations Group™ (NEO:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (FSE:0NFA) is a biotechnology and digital technology company developing innovative first- and-second-generation novel therapeutics for the treatment of mental health and addiction using world-class technology and drug development infrastructure. Mydecine was founded in 2020 to address a significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health and therapeutic treatment environments. Our global team is dedicated to efficiently developing new therapeutics to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health disorders. The Mydecine business model combines clinical trials and data outcome, technology, and scientific and regulatory expertise with a focus on psychedelic therapy, as well as other novel, non-psychedelic molecules with therapeutic potential. By collaborating with some of the world’s foremost authorities, Mydecine aims to responsibly fast-track the development of new medicines to provide patients suffering from mental health disorders with safe and more effective treatment options. Mydecine Innovations Group is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with international offices in Leiden, Netherlands.

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

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Morgan Kervitsky, Director of Marketing
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Morgan Kervitsky, Director of Marketing
contact@mydecineinc.com

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.

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Canbud Announces Appointment of Sameet Kanade as Chief Executive Officer and Director and Retirement of Steve Singh

Canbud Announces Appointment of Sameet Kanade as Chief Executive Officer and Director and Retirement of Steve Singh

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – February 1, 2022) – Canbud Distribution Corp. (CSE: CBDX) (“Canbud” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that its board of directors has appointed Sameet Kanade as a director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Kanade, succeeds Mukesh (Steve) Singh who has stepped down from these positions in order to focus on other ventures. Mr. Singh will serve as a strategic advisor, to the Company to ensure a proper transition and to provide advice the Company on strategic matters.

Steve Singh commented, “I have led Canbud from its inception and I am proud of the progress it has made, including its recent acquisitions in the analytical testing services sector in Canada and the US. It is now the right time for me to transition and hand the reins over to the next leaders to take the Company forward.”

Raj Ravindran, a director of the Company, commented, “On behalf of the Company’s board of directors, I thank Steve for his many contributions and tireless commitment to the Company. The entire board now welcomes Sameet and gives him our full confidence to lead Canbud to continue to build on its foundation and successes and to achieve our goal of creating value for our shareholders.”

Sameet Kanade is an experienced business executive, who has most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s recently acquired subsidiary, Molecular Science Corp. He holds an MBA from Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Post-MBA, Mr. Kanade worked at several independent investment banks in Toronto, within the equity research and investment banking departments. He has acted as advisor to several start-ups in the areas of capital markets, strategy and resource planning and optimization.

About Canbud Distribution Corp.

Canbud is an early-stage science and technology company focused on providing products and services, including analytical testing services within the hemp and cannabis market sectors. The Company’s focus is on two areas: science and technology, by providing science-backed differentiated products and services that are critical within these sectors; and quality and compliance, by offering services that assist its customers to offer products and services that meet expected standards of quality, safety and compliance.

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For further information, please contact:

Sameet Kanade, CEO
Tel: 416 847 7312
Email: ir@canbudcorp.com

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Numinus Appoints New Bioscience Advisors to Advance IP Development

Numinus Appoints New Bioscience Advisors to Advance IP Development

Advisors lead their fields in patent law, nutraceuticals & ethnobotany

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW/ – Numinus Wellness Inc. (“Numinus” or the “Company”) (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF), a mental healthcare company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, is pleased to announce the appointment of three key advisors to its new Bioscience Advisory Board.

“We are delighted to welcome these experts to our advisory team,” said Sharan Sidhu, Numinus’ Science Officer and General Manager. “These appointments point to the rigour of the research and development that Numinus has already completed and indicate the compelling IP strategy and milestones we anticipate in 2022 and beyond. We look forward to gathering strategic insights from our advisors to help us advance our project pipeline.”

The following advisors have been appointed:

Graham Pechenik (JD) – Patent Attorney & Founder, Calyx Law

Mr. Pechenik is a registered patent attorney and the founder of Calyx Law, an industry-leading law firm specialized in IP relating to cannabis and psychedelics. Mr. Pechenik has a BS from UC San Diego, choosing Cognitive Neuroscience and Biochemistry majors after his first psychedelic experiences inspired deep curiosity about the bases for changes in consciousness; and a JD from New York University, where he initially pursued interests in bioethics and cognitive liberty. After a decade obtaining and defending patents for Fortune 500 companies across the agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and technology industries, including working on several landmark patent cases both at trial and on appeal, Mr. Pechenik started Calyx Law to help cannabis and psychedelics ventures design and implement their IP strategies. Mr. Pechenik also contributes to Psilocybin Alpha as editor-at-large, writing about psychedelics IP and contributing to psychedelics patent, legalization, and decriminalization trackers, and is a member of Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants.

Dr. Paul Spagnuolo (PhD) – Associate Professor, University of Guelph

Dr. Spagnuolo is an associate professor at the University of Guelph and past assistant professor at the University of Waterloo, specialized and award-winning in the development of nutraceuticals as novel therapeutics using cellular biology. He is a past member of the Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada and has received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Dr. Spagnuolo’s research focuses on understanding the therapeutic potential of nutraceuticals (i.e. foods that provide medical or health benefits) and has included investigation of anti-cancer effects in certain compounds. He is experienced in developing novel, multidisciplinary techniques that combine drug discovery platforms traditionally used in the pharmaceutical industry with new areas of study.

Dr. Cory Harris (PhD) – Associate Professor, University of Ottawa

Dr. Harris is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, specialized in the ethnobotany, chemistry and bioactivity of plants. His work involves collaboration with Inuit and First Nations communities, and projects have included investigating the ethical and evidence-based use of alternative medicines and the health benefits and risks of wild plant foods. Dr. Harris also heads a graduate research community that undertakes special interest projects, operating out of UOttawa and supported by NSERC, Mitacs and the Province of Ontario.

“As Numinus Bioscience continues to demonstrate leadership in developing novel products and processes, we see an opportunity to invite expert advisors to help us discover new areas for collaboration and innovation,” said Payton Nyquvest, Numinus’ Founder and CEO. “These appointments reflect our multidisciplinary thinking and intent to focus on natural products as a major component of our IP strategy, in addition to investigating defensible patent opportunities that support both long-term commercial scaling and safe and equitable access for the public.”

The new Bioscience Advisory Board will contribute strategically to advancing Numinus’ IP strategy, including product development and clinical trial activities out of the Company’s Health Canada-licensed research facility, Numinus Bioscience. It joins Numinus’ existing General and Clinical advisory boards, comprised of leading industry and subject-matter experts who have been selected to support corporate and therapeutic protocol development. Among them are Drs. Gabor Maté, Dennis McKenna and Zachary Walsh.

About Numinus

Numinus Wellness helps people to heal and be well through the development and delivery of innovative mental health care and access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies. The Numinus model – including psychedelic production, research, and clinic care – is at the forefront of a transformation aimed at healing rather than managing symptoms for depression, anxiety, trauma, pain and substance use. At Numinus, we are leading the integration of psychedelic-assisted therapies into mainstream clinical practice and building the foundation for a healthier society. 

Learn more at numinus.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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For further information: Investor Contact: Jamie Kokoska, Vice President, Investor Relations, jamie.kokoska@numinus.com; Media Contact, May Lee, Communications Manager, may.lee@numinus.com