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BetterLife Pharma Inc.

BETRFPharmaceuticalsVancouver, Canada

BetterLife Pharma Inc., a biotechnology firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in researching and bringing to market therapeutic compounds designed to address neurological disorders across the globe. The company's core focus involves refining and advancing drug candidates derived from interferon-based technologies, which are intended to leverage the immune system to combat viral infections. Its diverse product pipeline includes BETR-001, targeting conditions such as major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, cluster headaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Another candidate, BETR-002, is being developed for benzodiazepine dependency, anxiety, and spasticity. Furthermore, BetterLife Pharma is working on MM-003 for COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections, MM-001 as a localized intravaginal cream for HPV-induced cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, and AP-002 for cancer treatment. The company also maintains a research collaboration with the University of California San Diego, conducting preclinical behavioral pharmacology studies on TD-0148A, a lysergic acid diethylamide derivative solution. Incorporated in 2002, the company operated as Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. before officially changing its name to BetterLife Pharma Inc. in December 2019.

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BetterLife Pharma Inc. at a glance

BetterLife Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. It is publicly listed (BETRF) with a market capitalisation of $110.6M. Xcout tracks 9 named people at BetterLife Pharma Inc., including Hooshmand Sheshbaradaran (Chief Operating Officer).

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Market cap
$110.6M
Employees
7
Ticker
BETRF

BetterLife Pharma Inc. leadership

  • Hooshmand SheshbaradaranChief Operating Officer
  • Moira OngChief Financial Officer
  • Mahan ChehrenamaChief Medical Officer
  • Douglas L. DrysdaleExecutive Chairman & Member of Scientific Advisory Board
  • Ahmad DoroudianFounder, CEO & Director
  • Scott RudgeHead of CMC

3 more named people on record for BetterLife Pharma Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

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Atai Beckley Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to the discovery, advancement, and commercialization of innovative therapeutic solutions for a variety of mental health conditions. The company's operations extend across the United States, Germany, and Canada. Its development pipeline features several key compounds: BPL-003: An intranasally administered formulation of mebufotenin benzoate salt, currently undergoing Phase 2a and 2b clinical trials for its potential in treating both treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and alcohol use disorder. RL-007: An orally active, pro-cognitive neuromodulator, progressing through a Phase 2b study focused on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. ELE-101: A serotonergic psychedelic compound designed to address major depressive disorder. VLS-01: An oral transmucosal film featuring N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, which is in a Phase 2 clinical study for TRD. EMP-01: An orally administered form of R-3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, also in Phase 2 trials for social anxiety disorder. EGX-A & EGX-B: Non-hallucinogenic 5-HT2A receptor agonists, which are being explored for treatment-resistant depression. Beyond these pipeline assets, the firm also provides COMP360 for psilocybin therapy and GRX-917, aimed at treating anxiety, depression, and various neurological conditions. Originally known as Atai Beckley N.V., the entity officially changed its name to Atai Beckley Inc. in December 2025. Established in 2018, its corporate headquarters are situated in New York, New York.

Market cap$2.7B
Employees99
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68% matchPublic

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Market cap$3.5M
Employees3
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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACAD · PharmaceuticalsSan Diego, United States
67% matchPublicAI 9/100 ▼Green 0/100 ▼

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company, primarily dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule therapeutics. Their core focus lies in addressing critical unmet medical needs within the realm of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's marketed product, NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), is prescribed for the management of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis. Beyond its commercialized offering, ACADIA maintains a robust development pipeline, featuring several promising candidates: Pimavanserin: This compound is currently undergoing Phase 3 clinical trials for additional indications, specifically for Alzheimer's disease psychosis and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Trofinetide: A novel synthetic compound, Trofinetide is also in Phase 3 development, aimed at treating Rett syndrome. ACP-044: This orally administered, first-in-class non-opioid analgesic is progressing through Phase 2 studies for both acute and chronic pain. ACP-319: Identified as a positive allosteric modulator of the muscarinic receptor, ACP-319 is in Phase 1 development, exploring its potential for schizophrenia and improving cognition in Alzheimer's patients. Established in 1993, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Market cap$3.4B
Employees797
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