Atai Life Sciences reported its Q2 2024 financial results, highlighting advancements in its pipeline with positive Phase 1b results for VLS-01 and progress in EMP-01 clinical development. The company's cash, marketable securities, and committed term loan funding are expected to fund operations into 2026. R&D expenses decreased compared to the same period last year, while G&A expenses also saw a reduction. Net loss attributable to stockholders was $57.3 million, compared to $33.0 million for the same period in 2023.
atai reported positive Phase 1b results for VLS-01 (buccal film DMT) and expects to initiate a Phase 2 study in treatment-resistant depression patients around year-end 2024.
The company announced clinical development plans for EMP-01 (oral R-MDMA) and anticipates initiating a Phase 2 study in social anxiety disorder patients around year-end 2024.
atai's cash, marketable securities, and committed term loan funding are expected to fund operations into 2026.
Net loss attributable to stockholders for the quarter was $57.3 million.
atai anticipates several R&D catalysts in the near term, including the initiation of Phase 2 studies for VLS-01 in TRD and EMP-01 in SAD around year-end 2024, as well as topline data readouts for other programs in H2 2024 and 2025.