Anavex Life Sciences Announces Webinar on Rett Syndrome and ANAVEX®2-73 (Blarcamesine) Phase 2 Data hosted by Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.

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Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced a webinar hosted by Ladenburg Thalmann on December 22, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The webinar will focus on Rett Syndrome and Phase 2 data for ANAVEX®2-73 (blarcamesine). Esteemed speakers include Dr. Jeffrey Neul and Dr. Randi Jenssen Hagerman, with Robert LeBoyer moderating. ANAVEX®2-73 has shown promising results in Phase 2 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease dementia. The webinar aims to discuss its potential in treating neurodevelopmental disorders.

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• Successful completion of Phase 2 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
• Promising preclinical efficacy for ANAVEX®2-73 in halting and potentially reversing Alzheimer’s disease.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (“Anavex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing differentiated therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Rett syndrome and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. will host a webinar at 3:30p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 22^nd, 2020 highlighting Rett Syndrome and ANAVEX^®2-73 (blarcamesine) Phase 2 data as part of Ladenburg Thalmann’s LT Healthcare Symposia Series.

Speakers include Dr. Jeffrey Neul, Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology, and Special Education, Pediatric Neurology Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, TN and Dr. Randi Jenssen Hagerman, Distinguished Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, CA. Robert LeBoyer, Managing Director, Equity Research Ladenburg Thalmann, NY will be moderating the discussion.

To register for the webinar, please visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9516079699540/WN_nc7LVxdiSA6weZU8SvRmyQ.

About Anavex Life Sciences Corp.

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of differentiated therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Rett syndrome and other central nervous system (CNS) diseases, pain and various types of cancer. Anavex’s lead drug candidate, ANAVEX^®2-73, recently completed successfully a Phase 2a clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in Parkinson’s disease dementia and a Phase 2 study in adult patients with Rett syndrome. ANAVEX^®2-73 is an orally available drug candidate that restores cellular homeostasis by targeting sigma-1 and muscarinic receptors. Preclinical studies demonstrated its potential to halt and/or reverse the course of Alzheimer’s disease. ANAVEX^®2-73 also exhibited anticonvulsant, anti-amnesic, neuroprotective and anti-depressant properties in animal models, indicating its potential to treat additional CNS disorders, including epilepsy. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research previously awarded Anavex a research grant, which fully funded a preclinical study to develop ANAVEX^®2-73 for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. ANAVEX^®3-71, which targets sigma-1 and muscarinic receptors, is a promising clinical stage drug candidate demonstrating disease-modifying activity against the major hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease in transgenic (3xTg-AD) mice, including cognitive deficits, amyloid and tau pathologies. In preclinical trials, ANAVEX^®3-71 has shown beneficial effects on mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation. Further information is available at www.anavex.com. You can also connect with the company on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

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For Further Information:

Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Research & Business Development
Toll-free: 1-844-689-3939
Email: info@anavex.com

Investors:
Clint Tomlinson
Email: ir@anavex.com

Media:
Melyssa Weible
Elixir Health Public Relations
201-723-5805
mweible@elixirhealthpr.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Anavex webinar on December 22, 2020?

The webinar aims to discuss Rett Syndrome and present Phase 2 data for ANAVEX®2-73.

Who are the speakers at the Anavex webinar?

Speakers include Dr. Jeffrey Neul and Dr. Randi Jenssen Hagerman, with Robert LeBoyer moderating.

What are the key results of the ANAVEX®2-73 clinical trials?

ANAVEX®2-73 has shown promising results in treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease dementia in Phase 2 trials.

What is ANAVEX®2-73 and its significance?

ANAVEX®2-73 is a drug candidate targeting neurodegenerative disorders and has shown potential in reversing the course of Alzheimer’s disease.