Roles in PharmNovo: Business advisor and Director of the board.
Born: 1965.
Education: Ph.D. Trained in neuropharmacology and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nottingham (UK).
Other current appointments: Chief executive officer, Curasen Inc.
Work experience: Co-founded Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2009 and served as its Chief Scientific Officer until it’s take over by Merck in 2016. Dr. Ford has more than 20 years of research and development experience at Roche (where he served as Vice President) Syntex and Afferent, having led the progression of several novel drug candidates into early clinical development, focused particularly in the areas of pain and genitourinary therapeutics. He was also responsible for the development of AF-219, a selective P2X3 antagonist for the treatment of pathologic cough.
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The final results from the Phase I clinical for our neuropathic pain drug candidate PN6047, demonstrates safety and tolerability and a lack of the adverse effects commonly associated with conventional opioids. The findings from the Phase I trial show that PN6047 is safe and well-tolerated at the doses tested, with no serious adverse events reported.
Read moreBengt von Mentzer founded PharmNovo 16 years ago, and today, his visionary approach and scientific process still drive the development of the groundbreaking compound PN6047. At the intersection of innovation and scientific leadership, Bengt von Mentzer is paving the way for how to reshape the landscape of chronic pain treatment.
Read moreThe US National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) has funded a project investigating the drug candidate PN6047, a novel and highly selective Delta Opioid Receptor Agonist (DORA), represents a unique approach to addressing this medical challenge.
Read moreOlof Breuer's presence at PharmNovo exemplifies the company's commitment to pioneering advancements in pain relief. His visionary approach, honed through years of experience, positions him as a driving force in the quest for novel concepts in neuropathic pain relief.
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