Vicente Robinson
Neurocrine Biosciences, USA
Title: Ingrezza capsules:Prescription medicine used to treat adults with movements in the face, tongue, or other body parts that cannot be controlled
Biography
Biography: Vicente Robinson
Abstract
Neurocrine Biosciences is a San Diego based biotechnology company focused on neurologic and endocrine related disorders. The Company’s three late-stage clinical programs are: elagolix, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist for women’s health that is partnered with AbbVie Inc.; opicapone, a novel, once-daily, peripherally-acting, highly-selective catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitor under investigation as adjunct therapy to levodopa in Parkinson’s patients; and INGREZZA™ (valbenazine), a novel, once-daily, selective VMAT2 inhibitor under investigation for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome. INGREZZA (valbenazine) capsules was approved by the FDA on April 11, 2017 for the treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia and is currently commercialized by Neurocrine in the United States.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Neurocrine’s research group continues to advance novel small molecule compounds into clinical development. Neurocrine scientists are focusing on developing small molecule antagonists against G-protein coupled receptors. Our scientists possess the skills and experience necessary to bring compounds from basic research concepts to drug candidate stage. Neurocrine utilizes advanced technologies to enhance its drug discovery capabilities and to accelerate the drug development process. Working together, Neurocrine’s chemists, pharmacologists and biologists strive to create new solutions to unmet medical problems.
OUR PURPOSE: To relieve patient suffering and enhance lives.
OUR VALUES:
Passion: We are driven and love what we do. We are committed to our goals and to making a difference.
Integrity: We do the right thing for patients and our community. We take accountability. We speak up.
Collaboration: We trust one another. We are inclusive. We are respectful. We are transparent. Together we succeed.
Innovation: We seek and create optimal solutions.
Tenacity: We do not quit. We adapt. We accomplish what others cannot.