This episode features an interview with Adam Kaplin, MD, PhD, Cofounder, President and Chief Scientific Officer at MIRA Pharmaceuticals, a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new molecular synthetic cannabinoid analogs for the treatment of anxiety and cognitive decline typically associated with early-stage dementia. Dr. Kaplin is a neuropsychiatrist whose research focuses on the investigation of the biological basis of immune-mediated depression and cognitive impairment by using multiple sclerosis as the model. Dr. Kaplin transitioned into industry by joining MIRA Pharmaceuticals to help lead drug development in the space. Prior to joining MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Kaplin served in a number of positions at Johns Hopkins University, including Principal Neuro-Psychiatric Consultant to the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence, among others. He also served as Co-Founder of numerous healthcare related startups, including, from 2018 to present, REWARD Pathways, a company devoted to addiction treatment focused on a combined eHealth and medicine approach. Dr. Kaplin’s original research has been published over 70 times in peer-reviewed publications in key areas in neuroscience and immunology, with a particular focus on the intersection of neurology and psychiatry. In this episode, hear about drug development for conditions like dementia, cognitive decline and anxiety, and how MIRA Pharmaceuticals’ synthetic cannabinoid-based drug candidate could serve as a significant treatment advancement for these conditions. For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage. Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @Xtalks Instagram: @Xtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured