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Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Headquartered in New York, Anavex focuses on precision medicine to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Rett syndrome, and schizophrenia.
Anavex's lead compound, ANAVEX 2-73 (blarcamesine), is an orally available small molecule targeting sigma-1 and muscarinic receptors. It aims to restore cellular homeostasis, showing promise in multiple CNS disorders. Blarcamesine has successfully completed Phase 2a and Phase 2b/3 trials for Alzheimer's disease and various studies in Rett syndrome, including a recent Phase 2/3 EXCELLENCE pediatric trial demonstrating significant improvements in Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ) scores.
The company also has other promising drug candidates, such as ANAVEX 3-71, targeting sigma-1 and M1 muscarinic receptors. This candidate has exhibited disease-modifying activity in Alzheimer's disease models and is currently in a Phase 2 trial for schizophrenia.
Anavex actively engages in partnerships and collaborations, including support from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. With a robust intellectual property portfolio, Anavex is committed to advancing its pipeline through rigorous clinical trials to bring effective treatments to market.
Recent highlights include presenting at key industry conferences and filing a Marketing Authorisation application with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for blarcamesine in Alzheimer's disease. Anavex also recently bolstered its executive team with seasoned professionals to drive its R&D and clinical strategies forward.
For more information, visit www.anavex.com or follow the company on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced a conference call scheduled for May 10, 2022, at 4:30 PM ET to discuss financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2022. The call will also provide updates on its growth strategy. Anavex focuses on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Its lead candidate, ANAVEX®2-73, has shown promise in clinical trials, targeting critical pathways to address these conditions. The call will be accessible via a live webcast and a dial-in option for U.S. participants.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced presentations at the IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting on April 26-27, 2022, covering the Psychometric Evaluation of the Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ) and a Burden of Illness (BOI) study. Dr. Walter E Kaufmann discussed improvements in RSBQ's psychometric properties, while a global collaboration evaluated disease burden through a caregiver survey involving 756 participants. The ongoing ANAVEX®2-73 pediatric study targets patients ages 5-17. The company emphasized the importance of understanding Rett syndrome's impact on patients and caregivers.
On April 26, 2022, Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced that its CEO, Christopher U Missling, PhD, will present at the B. Riley Securities' 2022 Virtual Neuro & Ophthalmology Conference on April 27, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET. Anavex focuses on developing therapies for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Its lead drug candidate, ANAVEX®2-73, has completed several clinical trials, showing promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease and other CNS disorders. A live audio webcast will be available on their website.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced its participation in the 21st Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 14, 2022, at 3:45 PM ET. The presentation will be accessible via a live audio webcast through their website. Anavex specializes in developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders, with its lead drug candidate, ANAVEX®2-73, demonstrating potential in clinical trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The company continues to innovate in the field of central nervous system diseases.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced its participation in the Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorders Panel at the Cantor Virtual Rare Disease Summit on March 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET. The company focuses on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Rett syndrome. Their lead drug candidate, ANAVEX®2-73, has shown promise in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s and other CNS diseases. Anavex aims to address critical health challenges in neurodevelopmental disorders through innovative solutions.
Anavex Life Sciences (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for ANAVEX®2-73 in Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD). The trial demonstrated a significant improvement of -14.51 in the MDS-UPDRS Total score, representing an 18.9% relative improvement. All sub-scores showed enhancements, with over 71% of individual items improved. Furthermore, SIGMAR1 mRNA expression increased significantly in treated patients, correlating with cognitive improvements. The results support advancing to Phase 3 studies in PDD and Parkinson’s disease, highlighting the clinical relevance of ANAVEX®2-73.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced that CEO Christopher U. Missling will participate in the Annual Needham Virtual Neuroscience Forum on March 16, 2022, at 8:00 AM ET. Anavex focuses on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Their lead candidate, ANAVEX®2-73, has completed significant clinical trials, demonstrating potential in halting the progression of Alzheimer’s. For more details, a live webcast will be available on their website.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) has announced a change in auditors from BDO USA LLP to Grant Thornton LLP, effective immediately. This decision follows a thorough evaluation process by the Audit Committee and is not due to any disagreements with BDO, which served the company for nine years. CEO Christopher U. Missling expressed gratitude to BDO for their service and optimism about the new partnership with Grant Thornton as Anavex progresses with its growth plans. The company specializes in developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: AVXL) announced participation in the 11th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference on February 16, 2022, at 3 pm ET. Christopher U. Missling, PhD, President and CEO, will present via a live audio webcast, accessible from the company's website. Anavex is focused on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Their lead candidate, ANAVEX®2-73, has shown promising results in clinical trials, indicating potential effectiveness for a range of CNS diseases.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (AVXL) reported its financial results for Q1 2022, revealing a net loss of $10.9 million, or $0.14 per share. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $151.1 million, slightly down from $152.1 million in the previous quarter. The company highlighted successful Phase 3 AVATAR study results for the Rett syndrome treatment, ANAVEX®2-73, and positive Phase 1 results for ANAVEX®3-71, which targets Frontotemporal Dementia. Additional clinical studies are planned for 2022 to expand the company's portfolio of neurodegenerative disorder treatments.
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