• The CDC estimates that the prevalence of ASD in the United States is 1 in 36 children, with no approved pharmacologic treatments targeting the cause and symptoms
• PaxMedica is developing novel anti-purinergic therapies for the treatment of ASD and other serious conditions with intractable neurologic symptoms, and is on a promising path to address the unmet medical needs and bring hope to millions
• Company CEO Howard Weisman recently shared insights into PaxMedica’s achievements and advancements in a Fireside Chat video, underscoring the company’s commitment to groundbreaking therapies and transformative solutions

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) in the United States has risen to approximately 1 in 36 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). There are currently no approved pharmacologic treatments that target the causes and symptoms of ASD – the only treatment available on the market addresses symptoms of the condition rather than targeting the pathophysiology itself (https://ibn.fm/2adEF).

ASD is characterized by extreme versions of the processes governing the ability to focus attention and filter out sensory input. These processes often bring a wide range of special abilities, including the ability to hyperfocus on specific tasks, but they make normal everyday interactions and activities more…

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