Cybin Provides Corporate Update and Highlights Positive Regulatory Signals for Psychedelic Therapeutics
- Patient dosing is underway in the Phase 3 CYB003 PARADIGM program in Major Depressive Disorder (鈥淢DD鈥�) with expected combined enrollment of approximately 550 participants across three studies (APPROACH鈩�, EMBRACE鈩�, and EXTEND) -
- Partnerships with Osmind and Thermo Fisher Scientific strengthen the Company鈥檚 commercialization and manufacturing capabilities -
- Positive regulatory signals from
鈥淚t is especially gratifying that at a time when we are advancing our clinical pipeline programs, with our lead program CYB003 in Phase 3 development, the path toward approval and eventual commercialization of psychedelic therapeutics is gaining clarity,鈥� said Doug Drysdale, Chief Executive Officer of Cybin. 鈥淲ith our expanded intellectual property portfolio, and a number of key partnerships in place, we believe our rigorous research and novel clinical approach can lead to a transformation in how mental health disorders are treated. Now is the time to address the mental health crisis, and we are encouraged by recent sentiment in favor of expediting the regulatory review process for product candidates in development.鈥�
Recent Corporate Highlights
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Continued to expand its strategic clinical site partnership (鈥淪PA鈥�) program in support of the Phase 3 PARADIGM program. The SPA program is designed to facilitate collaboration among sites, enhance efficiency in trial operations, and improve overall site performance.
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Partnered with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world-class manufacturing partner, to provide
U.S. -based manufacturing for the CYB003 program. Cybin broadened its existing strong relationship with Thermo Fisher Scientific to include the development of both the drug substance and drug product capsules for CYB003.
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Partnered with Osmind, a leading service provider to psychiatry practices in the
U.S. , with the objective of accelerating commercial preparation for clinical-stage pipeline. Osmind advances psychiatry through technology and services to bring innovative mental health treatments to patients in need. Cybin will leverage Osmind's 800-clinic network, point-of-care software, and real-world data to support commercial preparation for its clinical-stage pipeline.
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Continued to expand intellectual property portfolio with two additional
U.S. patents supporting lead programs CYB003 and CYB004, bringing the total to over 90 granted patents and over 230 pending applications. The recently issued patents are as follows:-
U.S. patent 12,291,499 includes pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms within the CYB003 program with expected exclusivity until 2041. -
U.S. patent 12,318,477 is expected to provide exclusivity until 2040 and includes claims to novel formulations of DMT and deuterated isotopologues for intramuscular (鈥淚M鈥�) injection, including CYB004.
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Positive Regulatory Signals and Evolving Acceptance of Potential Therapeutic Value of Psychedelics
Recent statements and hiring decisions by senior
The Company believes that these developments, together with increased political recognition and public understanding of the science underpinning these programs, have the potential to expedite regulatory pathways and reduce overall risk across its clinical portfolio. Highlights include:
- In a recent interview, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary stated that psychedelic-drug review is a 鈥渢op priority鈥� and promised an 鈥渆xpeditious and rapid review鈥� of clinical data.1
- Drug-policy lawyer, Matthew Zorn, has joined HHS as Deputy General Counsel to work on psychedelics policy. He previously challenged the government on matters such as allowing research on cannabis for veterans with PTSD, preventing tryptamines from being scheduled, and fighting for patient access to psilocybin under Right to Try laws.2
- Navy-SEAL-turned-Congressman Morgan Luttrell recently urged the GOP to 鈥渆mbrace鈥� compounds such as psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine to help veterans with PTSD.3
- President Trump鈥檚 new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, wrote in a recent book that people should consider guided-psychedelic therapy.4
- Cybin鈥檚 Chief Executive Officer Doug Drysdale recently appeared on Fox News and is increasingly sought by media outlets as a trusted commentator.5
On June 19, 2025, Doug Drysdale will speak in a panel discussion focused on the regulatory landscape and next steps for potential commercialization, at the Psychedelic Science 2025 Conference taking place June 16-20, 2025, in
Panel Title: The Home Stretch: Pivotal Trials and Preparing for Launch
Date and Time: Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. MDT (11:30 a.m. EDT)
About Cybin
Cybin is a late-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation treatment options to address the large unmet need for people who suffer from mental health conditions.
With promising proof-of-concept data, Cybin is working to change the mental health treatment landscape through the introduction of intermittent treatments that provide long lasting results. The Company is currently developing CYB003, a proprietary deuterated psilocin analog, in Phase 3 studies for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder and CYB004, a proprietary deuterated N, N-dimethyltryptamine molecule in a Phase 2 study for generalized anxiety disorder. The Company also has a research pipeline of investigational, 5-HT-receptor focused compounds.
Founded in 2019, Cybin is operational in
Sources
- NewsNation, 鈥淔DA Commissioner Says Research on Psychedelic Treatment 鈥楾op Priority鈥�,鈥� interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, video posted May 16, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEQFKBME668 (accessed June 9, 2025).
- Politico, 鈥淎 Psychedelics Hire at HHS,鈥� newsletter article, published May 28 2025, https://www.politico.com/newsletters/future-pulse/2025/05/28/a-psychedelics-hire-at-hhs-00371416 (accessed June 9 2025).
- The Wall Street Journal, 鈥淟awmaker 鈥楻eborn鈥� Through Psychedelic Therapy Wants the GOP to Embrace It,鈥� news article, published May 17 2025, https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/republican-psychedelic-drug-therapy-fc313ea2 (accessed June 9 2025).
- The Associated Press, 鈥淭rump Surgeon General Pick Praised Unproven Psychedelic Therapy, Said Mushrooms Helped Her Find Love,鈥� news article, published May 14 2025, https://apnews.com/article/means-trump-surgeon-general-mushrooms-psychedelic-drugs-72c22ed077409b4bb865214e7ef304a8 (accessed June 9 2025).
- Fox News. 鈥淭rump Administration Exploring Potential Benefits of Psychedelic Treatments.鈥� America鈥檚 Newsroom, correspondent Alexandria Hoff, broadcast June 5 2025. Video clip, 1:58. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373914669112
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