ACADIA's corporate headquarters is located
in San
Diego, California and it maintains research and development operations in both
San Diego
and Scandinavia. Actual events or
results may differ materially from those projected in any forward
-looking
statements due to various factors, including the risks and uncertainties
inherent in drug
development and commercialization. This personal DNA profile is obtained by an
inexpensive cheek
-swab genetic test offered by many laboratories.
Then, both the DNA profiles and genealogical information
are linked
into the database.
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"We are delighted that Mary Ann Gray has joined ACADIA's board
," said Uli
Hacksell, Ph. By discovering your family history, you can learn
more about the disorders
that may be present in your family and may be able to
help delay or minimize the effects. Often
genetic
problems occur in specific ethnic groups.
Tools on the foundation's Web site are
further refined as well."
The new science of molecular genealogy is transforming the popular
hobby
of ancestry research because it links individuals to genealogies
using genetic profiles, which eliminates
guesswork caused by surname
changes and incomplete historical records. For more information, visit
www.railey carmody
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Gray has more than 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and
biopharmaceutical industry
. and Dyax Corp.
-- Write down as much information as possible about aunts, uncles,
cousins and grandparents.carmody janet
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Announces Election of Mary Ann Gray Ph.D. to Board
of Directors
Gray will serve as a Class I
director and has been nominated by the board to stand
for re-election at the
annual meeting of stockholders in June 2005., who resigned from ACADIA's board
of directors on April 27, 2005."
Dr.D. In addition, the
statements in this press release
represent ACADIA's expectations and beliefs
as of the date of this release.nsgc.org
About
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a non-profit
research
organization with the mission: To collect DNA samples within a
genealogical context for
creating the world's most comprehensive
correlated genetic and genealogical database. To provide
the funding
necessary to construct genetic tools from the information contained
within the database
for the purpose of family history research. And,
to maintain the integrity of the database content
and to ensure it is
used for purposes that will promote peace, compassion and fellowship
among
humankind.parkinson etymology
Gordon, Ph. Gray also led biotechnology equity research groups at Raymond James +
Associates
, Warburg Dillon Read, and Kidder Peabody.janet gedcom
Gray succeeds Carl L.
Creating a family tree is an
easy way to start documenting family history. Once
you create a family tree, keep it in a safe place
, and keep it updated.kerr bennett
D. Hacksell.
About ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing innovative
technology to fuel drug discovery and clinical
development of novel treatments
for central nervous system disorders. These forward-looking statements
should not
be relied upon as representing ACADIA's expectations or beliefs as of any date
subsequent
to the date of this press release.
Contacts:
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. "This
summer, spend time talking with your family members about their health
history. Begin with your
parents, siblings, and
your own children. For relatives
with known medical problems
, indicate if they smoked, their diet and
exercise habits, and if they were overweight.smgf
.clarke lemmon
Dr.Holidays and Vacations are Ideal Times to Talk with Family Members about their
Health History
PHILADELPHIA, Whether barbequing with family
members
at a summer reunion or vacation, taking advantage of time spent with
loved ones can help to uncover
valuable information about your health history.
Knowing health risks empowers patients by helping
them identify options for
health management, such as early detection or preventive measures.
People
researching their family tree on the foundation's
interactive Web site, www.clarke tucker
SAN DIEGO, ACADIA
Pharmaceuticals Inc.
(Nasdaq: ACAD), a biopharmaceutical company utilizing innovative technology
to
fuel drug discovery and clinical development of novel treatments for central
nervous system
disorders, today announced the election of Mary Ann Gray, Ph. in pharmacology from the University of
Vermont and completed her post-doctoral work at Northwestern University
Medical School and at
the Yale University School of Medicine.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including statements with respect
to the growth of ACADIA and
the advancement of its research and clinical programs.
-- List
any health conditions that affect each family member.
Business Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Medical
Editors
SALT LAKE CITY----Sorenson
Molecular Genealogy Foundation (SMGF), a non-profit research
organization building the world's most comprehensive database of
correlated genetic and genealogical
information, today announced that
it has significantly expanded the data available on its free Web
site
and enhanced the research tools for visitors. Perego, director of operations for SMGF.
Assembling
and publishing a free, genetic-genealogy database was
conceived and funded by billionaire biotechnology
pioneer James LeVoy
Sorenson, whose visionary goal is to map the entire human family tree
through
genetics.smgf.compiled isbell
Previously,
she was Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Federated Kaufmann
Fund. Include age and birthday.compiled clarke
"Her unique blend of Wall
Street, financial, and scientific experience
in the industry will be a
valuable asset as we continue to advance our clinical programs and position
ACADIA for future growth. Adult
onset disorders generally do not show symptoms until a person
is 30 or older.
"Creating a medical family tree begins with communication," explained
Kelly
Ormond, president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.irl hetherington
She is currently President of Gray
Strategic
Advisors, LLC, a biotechnology strategic planning and advisory firm, and
serves on the
boards of directors of Telik Inc.
As people age and see their parents or loved ones suffering from
the effects
of Alzheimer's or other adult onset disorders, many wonder if they too are at
risk
for these diseases."
Begin tracking your family's history in a few easy steps:
--
Speak with your relatives.org) website.
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The board of directors also
appointed Dr. ACADIA
currently has four drug programs
in clinical development as well as a portfolio of preclinical and
discovery
assets directed at large unmet medical needs, including schizophrenia,
Parkinson's disease
, neuropathic pain, and glaucoma. Among the factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially
from those indicated by such
forward-looking statements are: the results of research, development
and
clinical trials; the timing and success of submission, acceptance, and
approval of regulatory
filings; and certain other factors that are detailed in
ACADIA's annual report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2004 filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
This
tree, also known as a pedigree, shows links between family members and
focuses on the medical and
health information for each relative.Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation Announces Database Expansion
Upgrade of Free Ancestry Web Site
On the Web site, anyone may enter the numerical values from
their
own DNA profile into the database's drop-down menus to search
for likely ancestors.carmody lemmon
"Carl Gordon
has provided invaluable business
guidance during his tenure on our board," said Dr. "We deeply
appreciate
the many significant contributions made by Carl over the past
several years as we leveraged our discovery
capabilities to produce a
portfolio of product candidates and transitioned to a publicly-held company
.
Family health history can also provide clues about the adult onset
disorders, such as Alzheimer
's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases. While it may
be difficult to recall family health problems
or conditions, establishing a
family tree helps to keep information organized and can prove valuable
to
medical professionals.wallingford railey
Lisa Barthelemy, Director, Investor Relations
Thomas H
.
Although you may not remember Aunt Betty's health conditions, her ailments may
help you learn
more about your own health risks.kerr bennett
Aasen, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(858) 558
-2871
Write down the medical information for several generations of your
family including
grandparents, parents, siblings, children and yourself. Family reunions, vacations and holiday
gatherings are wonderful opportunities for relatives to contribute
information. If
you don't
know a relative's exact age, estimate if they are in their early 40s,
late 60s.
-- Remember to include nationalities for each person.
janet parkinson
Gray began her
career as a scientist focused on new drug development at Schering-Plough and
NeoRx Corporation
.Family Health History Can Provide Key Information About Future Health Risks
SMGF encourages people
to use its Internet database
and contribute their own family history records and DNA profiles to
the project.jahnke gedcom
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to its board of directors on April 27, 2005. She holds a Ph.carmody railey
Dr."
Dr.
"We have improved the Y-chromosome database search function to give
users greater versatility in customizing
searches and interpreting
results," said Ugo A.
To build the database, the foundation collects
samples of DNA from
people all over the world who already have written ancestry records.railey hetherington
D. Dr.
Using its proprietary
drug discovery platform, ACADIA has discovered all of the drug candidates in
its product pipeline. It's
a great way to stay in touch with extended family.
-- Make
a list of family members.
Although they are a great way to learn about your family's history
,
medical family trees are also becoming a standard medical tool. Medical family trees can help a
doctor or genetic
counselor identify health factors early on that may otherwise be overlooked.wallingford ancestral
D.
If
possible, include information about the age of onset.isbell wallingford
Next, go back one generation at
a time.org, can now query a database of more
than 12,000 individual genetic profiles linked to genealogies
of more
than 480,000 ancestors representing more than 7,900 surnames around
the world.Sites in
which the primary focus is the etymology of the name and its variants, a one-name study or organization
, relevant genealogy or an associated family history.
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Gray to its audit committee., Chief Executive Officer
of ACADIA. Family health history can
provide key information, including risks for certain inherited
conditions and
health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
To learn
more about creating a medical family tree or to download a free
family history tool, visit the National
Society of Genetic Counselors
(http://www. "Also,
we have enhanced the database's genetic matching
capabilities to
increase the number of results from each query.maron tucker
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