Axsome Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2017 -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXSM), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that Herriot Tabuteau, M.D., Axsome’s Chief Executive Officer, will present a corporate overview at the following investor conferences:

• The Ladenburg Thalmann 2017 Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM Eastern Time.
• The Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 1:40 PM Eastern Time.

Live webcasts and archives of the events can be viewed on the Investors’ section of the Company's website at www.axsome.com

About Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders for which there are limited treatment options. Axsome’s product candidate portfolio includes three clinical-stage candidates, AXS-02, AXS-05, and AXS-06. AXS-05 is currently in a Phase 3 trial in treatment resistant depression (TRD) and a Phase 2/3 trial in agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AXS-02 is currently in Phase 3 trials in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and knee osteoarthritis (OA) associated with bone marrow lesions (BMLs) with an additional Phase 3 trial planned in chronic low back pain (CLBP) associated with Modic changes (MCs). A Phase 1 trial of AXS-06 has been completed. AXS-02, AXS-05, and AXS-06 are investigational drug products not approved by the FDA. For more information, please visit the company website at www.axsome.com. The company may occasionally disseminate material, nonpublic information on the company website.

Forward Looking Statements

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Axsome Contact:
Mark Jacobson
Vice President, Operations
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
25 Broadway, 9^th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Tel: 212-332-3243
Email: [email protected]
www.axsome.com