MCQUADE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (MSRD)

The McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development Enters Agreement with Sentinel Oncology to Develop Breakthrough Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

The McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development, LLC (MSRD), a member of the global Otsuka family of pharmaceutical companies, announces today that it has entered an agreement with Sentinel Oncology (Sentinel), a drug discovery company.

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  • The McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development, LLC (MSRD), a member of the global Otsuka family of pharmaceutical companies, announces today that it has entered an agreement with Sentinel Oncology (Sentinel), a drug discovery company.
  • The McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development at Otsuka in the U.S. will support the clinical development of a first-in-class therapeutic with the potential to treat Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a rare, genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and various physical characteristics1.
  • We are hopeful that our collaboration can lead to the development of a potential therapeutic for people living with this condition.
  • We are delighted to be collaborating with the MSRD team to advance SOL784 into clinical development said Robert G Boyle, founder and CEO of Sentinel Oncology.

McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development Enters Collaboration with Aché to Develop Potential Treatment for General Anxiety Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Therefore, medications with new mechanisms of action are needed with the potential to achieve better therapeutic responses.

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  • Therefore, medications with new mechanisms of action are needed with the potential to achieve better therapeutic responses.
  • We are absolutely thrilled with this collaboration with MSRD, a member of Otsuka, said Vnia Alcantara Machado, president, Ach.
  • We believe MSRDs expertise in early-stage programs and Otsukas global leadership position in CNS will be crucial in the development of Achs ACH000029 for GAD and PTSD.
  • Ach has a dedicated Innovation Unit focused on the research and development of new medicines, generics, and similar drugs.