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Epilepsy Breakthroughs and Beyond with Jason Tardio and Toshiya Nishi from Ovid Therapeutics
Manage episode 426090626 series 2833485
**UPDATE** Since this episode was recorded, Takeda announced the results of the phase 3 soticlestat trials, which did not meet their primary endpoints.
We welcome Dr. Toshiya Nishi and Jason Tardio from Ovid Therapeutics. Dr. Nishi, with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery, discusses his role in the development of soticlestat and ongoing research on KCC2 activators for neurological disorders. Jason Tardio, Ovid's COO, shares insights on the company's focus on rare neurological disorders, including epilepsy, and its strategic initiatives for advancing treatments. Listen to their inspiring journey from the inception of Ovid Therapeutics to its current breakthroughs, and their perspectives on fostering a quality-driven and risk-tolerant culture in drug development.
https://ovidrx.com/
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:40 Meet the Guests: Dr. Toshiya Nishi and Jason Tardia
02:04 The Journey of Ovid Therapeutics
03:58 Discovering Saticklistat: A Serendipitous Breakthrough
08:35 Strategic Initiatives and Future Directions
13:48 Collaboration and Culture at Ovid Therapeutics
17:38 Ensuring Quality in Drug Development
21:50 Personal Insights and Closing Remarks
24:07 Conclusion and Farewell
Qualio website:
https://www.qualio.com/
Previous episodes:
https://www.qualio.com/from-lab-to-launch-podcast
Apply to be on the show:
https://forms.gle/uUH2YtCFxJHrVGeL8
Music by keldez
104 episodes
Manage episode 426090626 series 2833485
**UPDATE** Since this episode was recorded, Takeda announced the results of the phase 3 soticlestat trials, which did not meet their primary endpoints.
We welcome Dr. Toshiya Nishi and Jason Tardio from Ovid Therapeutics. Dr. Nishi, with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery, discusses his role in the development of soticlestat and ongoing research on KCC2 activators for neurological disorders. Jason Tardio, Ovid's COO, shares insights on the company's focus on rare neurological disorders, including epilepsy, and its strategic initiatives for advancing treatments. Listen to their inspiring journey from the inception of Ovid Therapeutics to its current breakthroughs, and their perspectives on fostering a quality-driven and risk-tolerant culture in drug development.
https://ovidrx.com/
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:40 Meet the Guests: Dr. Toshiya Nishi and Jason Tardia
02:04 The Journey of Ovid Therapeutics
03:58 Discovering Saticklistat: A Serendipitous Breakthrough
08:35 Strategic Initiatives and Future Directions
13:48 Collaboration and Culture at Ovid Therapeutics
17:38 Ensuring Quality in Drug Development
21:50 Personal Insights and Closing Remarks
24:07 Conclusion and Farewell
Qualio website:
https://www.qualio.com/
Previous episodes:
https://www.qualio.com/from-lab-to-launch-podcast
Apply to be on the show:
https://forms.gle/uUH2YtCFxJHrVGeL8
Music by keldez
104 episodes
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