A US-based biotech company founded by world-renowned epilepsy researchers, developing paradigm-changing treatments that address the most critical unmet needs in epilepsy.
PrevEp Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing paradigm-changing, first-in-class treatments for unmet needs in epilepsy.
Our founding team includes the discoverers and developers of Keppra (levetiracetam) — the world's most prescribed anti-seizure medication — and ezogabine/retigabine, the first potassium channel opener for epilepsy.
With over 150 years of combined experience in epilepsy research and drug development, our team of 7 co-founders brings unmatched expertise in translating breakthrough science into life-changing therapies.
Epileptogenesis is a complex, multi-pathway process. Single-target drugs have failed to prevent epilepsy. Our network pharmacology approach targets multiple mechanisms simultaneously.
Rational combinations of drugs targeting different epileptogenic mechanisms — neuroinflammation, mTOR pathway, oxidative stress, and synaptic remodeling.
Extensive preclinical validation in established animal models demonstrating superior efficacy of combination therapies over single agents in epilepsy prevention.
Collaborating with world-leading academic centers — Harvard, UCL, Hannover, Paracelsus, Rutgers — to translate preclinical breakthroughs into clinical programs.
Our pipeline addresses critical unmet needs across the spectrum of epilepsy and acute hospital care — from preemptive seizure treatment to disease prevention to novel intravenous therapies.
Intranasal seletracetam — a next-generation SV2A ligand that is at least 10x higher anticonvulsant potency than levetiracetam (Keppra) — for rapid, preemptive treatment of seizures outside the hospital.
Rational combination therapies using network pharmacology to prevent the development of epilepsy after traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other brain insults. PrevEp003 — alternative combination (currently paused)
IV Topiramate for neonatal seizures — addressing the lack of FDA-approved treatments for the most vulnerable patients. Granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA.
A novel intravenous atorvastatin formulation for hospitalized patients unable to take oral medications. 35–40 million persons take statins daily in the US — acute discontinuation worsens neurologic and cardiac outcomes after stroke and coronary syndromes.
PrevEp Inc. established in Bethesda, Maryland
Two NIH SBIR grants awarded
FDA grants ODD for IV Topiramate
Selected among top pharma innovations
Seletracetam FIH data in Annals of Neurology
PrevEp Inc. established in Bethesda, Maryland
Two NIH SBIR grants awarded
FDA grants ODD for IV Topiramate
Selected among top pharma innovations
Seletracetam FIH data in Annals of Neurology
Our team's work is published in top-tier neurology and pharmacology journals.
Koepp MJ, et al.
Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of intranasal seletracetam in healthy volunteers, demonstrating rapid absorption and favorable safety profile.
Löscher W, et al.
Comprehensive review of the network pharmacology concept for anti-epileptogenesis, demonstrating superiority of multi-target combination strategies.
Löscher W, et al.
Preclinical evidence for rational drug combinations targeting neuroinflammation, mTOR, and oxidative stress in traumatic brain injury-induced epileptogenesis.
Klein P, et al.
Preclinical evaluation of intravenous topiramate for neonatal seizures, supporting the path toward clinical development under FDA Orphan Drug Designation.
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