Chief Executive Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences, Kevin Gorman, Ph.D., Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 San Diego
Chief Executive Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences, Kevin Gorman, Ph.D., Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 San Diego |
[08-June-2018] |
SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX), a San Diego based biotechnology company focused on neurological and endocrine related disorders, is proud to announce that Kevin Gorman, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Life Sciences category in San Diego .
The EY awards program recognizes entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, spirit of innovation and discipline have driven their companies' success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Dr. Gorman was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar on June 7. "On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to congratulate Kevin on this prestigious award and recognize his leadership in fostering a culture of teamwork and perseverance to fulfill Neurocrine's mission of delivering on hope for patients with neurological and endocrine related disorders," said William H. Rastetter, Ph.D. Chairman of the Board, Neurocrine Biosciences. "This award is also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of each and every member of the Neurocrine team who have made the company that it is today. I look forward to the continued success of Neurocrine in making a difference in the lives of patients." In April 2017, Neurocrine Biosciences received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules, becoming the first medicine approved in the United States for the treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition associated with the prolonged use of medications that help control dopamine (a chemical in the brain), such as antipsychotics, used to treat conditions like depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. TD is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements of the trunk, extremities and/or face, which may be disruptive and negatively impact patients. "I am honored to accept the Entrepreneur Of The Year award on behalf of the many contributions of our team members at Neurocrine Biosciences over the last 25 years," said Kevin Gorman, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences. "Their dedication and commitment has allowed us to join a select group of companies that have discovered, developed and are marketing their own drug. It is the drive, passion and commitment of each employee to relieve patient suffering and enhance lives that inspires me every day." In addition to INGREZZA, Neurocrine has three late-stage clinical programs: elagolix for women's health (endometriosis and uterine fibroids) that is partnered with AbbVie Inc.; opicapone as adjunct therapy to levodopa/DOPA in Parkinson's patients; and valbenazine for the treatment of Tourette syndrome. Neurocrine also has a compound in development, NBI-74788, for the treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. As a San Diego award winner, Dr. Gorman is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 National Awards. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 10, 2018. About Entrepreneur Of The Year® About Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) About INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules INGREZZA is thought to work by reducing the amount of dopamine released in a region of the brain that controls movement and motor function, helping to regulate nerve signaling in adults with tardive dyskinesia. VMAT2 is a protein in the brain that packages neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, for transport and release in presynaptic neurons. INGREZZA, developed in Neurocrine's laboratories, is novel in that it selectively inhibits VMAT2 with no appreciable binding affinity for VMAT1, dopaminergic (including D2), serotonergic, adrenergic, histaminergic, or muscarinic receptors. Additionally, INGREZZA can be taken for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia as one capsule, once-daily, together with psychiatric medications such as antipsychotics or antidepressants. Important Safety Information Warnings & Precautions QT Prolongation Adverse Reactions You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see INGREZZA full Prescribing Information at www.INGREZZAHCP.com About Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. news releases are available through the Company's website via the internet at http://www.neurocrine.com. Forward-Looking Statements
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