Cognition Therapeutics Expands Clinical Expertise

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage neuroscience company focused on the protection and restoration of synaptic function in neurodegenerative diseases and disorders caused by membrane trafficking dysfunction, today announced that Mary Sano, Ph.D. of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Philip Scheltens, M.D., Ph.D. of the VU Medical Center (VUmc) Alzheimer’s Center in Amsterdam have accepted appointments to the Company’s Medical Advisory Board.

“Drs. Sano and Scheltens have shown a keen understanding and appreciation of our scientific approach and will provide valuable insights as we advance Elayta™ though the ongoing Phase 2 SPARC, SNAP and SHINE studies,” stated Chief Science Office Susan Catalano, Ph.D. “Their commitment to Cognition Therapeutics is an important validation of our scientific approach and speaks to the potential of our clinical programs.”

President and CEO Kenneth I. Moch added, “Ensuring access to a rich core of medical and scientific thought leaders is crucial as we evolve as a company. Drs. Sano’s and Scheltens’ unique perspective and deep experience in the research and development of innovative treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, combined with our in-house expertise, will be of great assistance as we chart the clinical development trajectory for Elayta.”