
Samad previously held senior research leadership positions at Immunitas Therapeutics, Sanofi and Pfizer

The rare neurodegenerative disorder has no cure and no approved treatments

Disappointment after drug failed in a mid-stage clinical trial

US regulator clears CGRP inhibitor under Vyepti trade name

Partner companies could gain $2.5bn in milestone payments

Surprise announcement comes on the heels of phase 3 trial fail

Suffers a blow as second phase 3 trial misses the mark

New data methods and tech will be used to streamline trials

Drug addresses one of the most challenging symptoms in dementia care