
About Ovid Therapeutics
Ovid Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OVID) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing medicines that focus on rare neurological disorders. At the forefront of its operations, the company is involved in several innovative projects aiming to tackle conditions for which the need for effective treatments remains high. Ovid's objectives are centered around creating transformative therapies that can significantly improve patients' lives by targeting the underlying causes of these disorders. Through rigorous research and collaborative efforts, Ovid strives to bring hope and solutions to individuals and families affected by rare neurological conditions, highlighting its commitment to making a meaningful difference in the healthcare landscape.
Snapshot
Operations
Products and/or services of Ovid Therapeutics
- Soticlestat (TAK-935/OV935), in collaboration with Takeda, focuses on rare epilepsies, targeting cholesterol 24-hydroxylase, a brain-specific enzyme implicated in seizure disorders.
- A precision medicine approach for rare neurological conditions, employing advanced genetic insights to develop targeted therapies.
- Research collaboration with Columbia University to explore genetic drivers of brain disorders, aiming to translate findings into therapeutic candidates.
- Next-generation small molecules for synaptic dysfunction, aiming to address a broad range of CNS disorders by restoring synaptic connectivity.
Ovid Therapeutics executive team
- Dr. Jeremy Max Levin Ba Zoology, Dphil, M.D., Mb Bchir, Ph.D.Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
- Ms. Margaret AlexanderCEO, President & COO
- Mr. Jeffrey A. RonaChief Business & Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
- Dr. Zhong Zhong Ph.D.Chief Scientific Officer
- Dr. Julia Tsai Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Clinical Development
- Dr. Toshiya Nishi D.V.M.Head of Epilepsy Research
- Dr. Manal Morsy M.B.A., M.D., PH.D.Chief Regulatory Officer
- Ms. Victoria FortSenior Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Corporate Strategy
- Mr. Charles Ross CarterSenior VP of Finance & Financial Planning
- Dr. Petra Kaufmann M.D., M.S.Chief Medical Officer