Oxeia Biopharma in the News
The Defense Post: Why Are We Failing Veterans Who Bravely Served Our Country?
There is no simple solution, but more attention must be focused on not only understanding why the suicide prevention programs aren’t working, but also developing dramatically improved detection, prevention, and treatment programs and therapies for soldiers.
As part of this equation, we must continue to examine the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – including mild TBIs (mTBIs) or concussion – and increased risk for suicide. Of the almost 459,000 service members diagnosed with a TBI worldwide between 2000 and Q1 2022, over 82 percent had concussions.
NeurologyLive: Phase 2 Trial of OXE103 in Concussion Reports Positive Interim Progress
NeurologyLive - Phase 2 Trial of OXE103 in Concussion Reports Positive Interim Progress. The investigational therapy is a twice-daily injectable identical formulation of the protein ghrelin, being assessed in a 2-part trial including individuals who are highly symptomatic within 28 days of brain injury.
News Release: OXEIA ANNOUNCES POSITIVE INTERIM RESULTS OF PHASE 2 TRIAL FOR OXE103 FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONCUSSIONS
August 3, 2022 (Boston) – Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biotech company developing a drug treatment for concussion to address underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction and axonal injury, announced today the completion of an interim analysis of its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of OXE103 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Clinical Trial For Concussion Therapeutic on Recovery Now with Kim Justus
Oxeia CEO Michael Wyand discusses all things brain injury with host Kim Justus including progress with the development of its clinical stage drug. Oxeia is actively recruiting participants for its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of OXE103 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. OXE103 could advance treatment directly addressing the underlying pathology of mTBI.
The Hill: C'mon Congress — it's time to take the brain injury epidemic seriously
Rebeccah Wolfkiel, the Executive Director of the National State Association of State Head Injury Administrators & Oxeia CEO, Michael Wyand urge Congress to prioritize funding for federal programs that support both civilians and military personnel living with brain injuries and for finding effective treatments for TBI.
News Release: OXEIA BIOPHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD AND MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS AND RELOCATES CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO BOSTON
Boston, MA, January 20, 2022 – Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical stage biotech company conducting Phase 2 clinical trials of OXE103 for treating concussion, today announced two new board members and additions to its executive leadership team. The company also announced its corporate headquarters’ move from San Diego to Boston.
News Release: KANSAS CITY AREA RESIDENTS ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN PHASE 2 TRIAL OF OXE103
BOSTON, MA (December 21, 2021) – Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biotech company developing a drug treatment for concussion to address underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction and axonal injury is actively recruiting participants for its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of OXE103 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. OXE103 could advance treatment directly addressing the underlying pathology of concussion (mTBI). The program seeks qualified volunteers from the Kansas City area to participate in this study, which could help people with continued symptoms after sustaining a concussion.
The Defense Post: Veterans Have More to Fear from Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries than Expected
Writing in support of the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act, Dr. Michael Wyand, CEO of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, calls for adding funding to the bill for finding an effective treatment for concussion.
Public Service Announcement: Phase 2 clinical trial for Oxeia’s concussion drug, OXE103
The Center for Concussion Management at the University of Kansas Health System, in partnership with the University of Kansas Medical Center, is looking for volunteers for a new concussion treatment research study.
Oxeia CEO Michael Wyand participated in OneNucleus BioWednesday Webinar: Prevention vs. Cure
If you can’t remove all risk can you at least treat the outcome? This session included a discussion of Oxeia’s concussion drug, OXE103, which is in Phase 2 clinical trials. Click “Read More” to watch the video.
One Nucleus: Dr. Michael Wyand to participate in panel
Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals CEO, Dr. Michael Wyand, is participating in One Nucleus BioWednesday Webinar on concussions on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 11:00 am to noon Eastern Daylight Time: Prevention vs. Cure – If you can’t remove all risk can you at least treat the outcome? Panelists will discuss current R&D for concussion treatment, new technologies for diagnosing and monitoring concussions and the case for investing in new drugs to treat concussions.
Roll Call: Concussions and First Responders
Writing in support of the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act, Dr. Michael Wyand, CEO of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, calls for adding funding to the bill for finding an effective treatment for concussion.
The Sports Column: COVID Didn’t Bench NFL Football, But Head Injuries/ Concussions Could
Oxeia’s Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Trauma Surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital and free agent defensive back, Richard Sherman say i it’s time for football to approach brain injury with the same zeal it has addressed COVID-19.
Drug Discovery News: One Nucleus announces life science award shortlist
Oxeia named a One Nucleus finalist for annual BioNewsRound Award for the company’s announcement of the initiation of Phase 2 trial for its drug treatment for concussion, OXE103. The award, which recognizes life science companies with exciting developments, will be announced at the annual Genesis conference on December 10, 2020.
The Brain Health Magazine: It’s Time to Find a Cure for Concussions
Dr. Michael Wyand, CEO of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals and Dr. Chris Nowinski, cofounder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, explain why we need to devote more resources to advancing drug research and development for treatment of concussions.
GEN: Spotting Brain Injury in the Bloodstream
Oxeia CEO Michael Wyand is interviewed by Lindsay Gray of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News (GEN) on the company’s Phase 2 clinical trial of OXE103 for treating concussions.
News Release: Oxeia announces initiation of Phase 2 trial for OXE103
SAN DIEGO,CA (Oct. 21, 2020) – Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biotech company developing a drug treatment for concussion to address underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction and axonal injury, announced today initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial of OXE103 for treating concussion.
Concussion Alliance Interview
Concussion Alliance Interviews the CEO of Oxeia, Michael Wyand and co-founder and chief scientific officer, Dr. Vishal Bansal on the company’s work developing a drug treatment for concussion.
“I became an advisor to Oxeia to contribute to an action that could change the face of how concussions are treated. Wouldn’t it be great if football players, hockey players and boxers, among others, could play their sport without the constant worry of repercussions from getting walloped in the head? Oxeia’s progress toward the delivery of a treatment for concussions fills me with great excitement about the future of sports.”
Richard Sherman
Cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers and
Advisory Board Member, Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals