Today, Centessa shared new preclinical data from non-human primate (NHP) studies of ORX142, an investigational, novel, orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonist being advanced for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in select neurological, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, at European Sleep Research Society - Sleep Europe 2024. We are focused on rapidly moving ORX142, the second drug candidate from our growing pipeline of OX2R agonists, through IND-enabling studies. #SleepEurope Read full release here: https://lnkd.in/emCdGfQF
Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology Research
A new kind of pharmaceutical company delivering asset centricity at scale.
About us
Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company with a Research & Development innovation engine that aims to discover, develop and ultimately deliver impactful medicines to patients. Our programs span discovery-stage to late-stage development and cover a range of high-value indications in rare diseases and immuno-oncology. We are led by a management team with extensive R&D experience, providing direct guidance to our program teams to rapidly advance our candidates from research through all stages of development. We are headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2021
Employees at Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Updates
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Thank you Tatiana Corbitt and Katelynn O'Connell for joining our recent Town Hall! In recognition of World Narcolepsy Day, we were honored to host two inspiring patient advocates who shared their personal journeys with narcolepsy. We share their passion to drive awareness for both narcolepsy and other sleep-wake disorders and are committed to helping make a difference. #PatientAdvocacy #WorldNarcolepsyDay #CNTAOX2R
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September 22nd is World Narcolepsy Day! Join Centessa in raising awareness and understanding about narcolepsy—a chronic sleep disorder that affects millions worldwide. Narcolepsy isn’t just about feeling sleepy; it involves sudden and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep, cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone), and other challenging symptoms. Narcolepsy and other sleep-wake disorders impact daily life. Help shine a light on the experiences of those living with narcolepsy by recognizing World Narcolepsy Day. Together, we can make a difference! Learn more about how the Centessa team is advancing a pipeline of potential best-in-class orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists for the treatment of narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, as well as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in select neurological, neurodegenerative, and psychiatric disorders. https://lnkd.in/etK4De5m #WorldNarcolepsyDay #NarcolepsyAwareness
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Based on the positive interim data from the ongoing Phase 1 study reported today, Centessa plans to advance ORX750 into Phase 2 studies in patients with narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2 and idiopathic hypersomnia, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024. Centessa plans to further leverage these data to expedite the progression of its multi-asset orexin franchise to potentially treat excessive daytime sleepiness across multiple disorders. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eyW74rkC
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Today, Centessa announced positive interim data from the ongoing Phase 1 study of ORX750, a potential best-in-class oral OX2R agonist for the treatment of sleep-wake disorders. At a 2.5 mg once-daily dose, ORX750 was shown to restore normative wakefulness in acutely sleep-deprived healthy volunteers and, as of the data cutoff date, has demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/eyW74rkC
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Centessa is thrilled to announce that non-human primate preclinical data for our newest orexin development candidate will be featured in a late-breaking poster presentation at the upcoming European Sleep Research Society Sleep Europe 2024 meeting on September 26, 2024. See the release for more details: https://lnkd.in/eMTMzeSZ
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We were thrilled to host Dr. Emmanuel JM Mignot, a renowned sleep expert and member of our Scientific Advisory Board, for an engaging discussion on advancements in sleep research at our recent Town Hall. Dr. Mignot, recognized for discovering the cause of narcolepsy as the loss of orexin-producing neurons in the brain, shared his groundbreaking insights into the science of sleep and its impact on overall health, offering us a deeper understanding of patient challenges with existing treatments. A huge thank you to Dr. Mignot for sharing his expertise, and to everyone who joined us for this incredible event. At Centessa, we’re energized and inspired to continue exploring the science of sleep for the benefit of those living with sleep-wake disorders. #SleepMedicine #DrEmmanuelMignot
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Today, we announced financial results and business highlights for the second quarter of 2024. Read the full press release for more details: https://lnkd.in/eG5gy4Jx