Concert Pharmaceuticals

Concert Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs for autoimmune and central nervous system disorders. The company employs an innovative precision deuterium chemistry platform to enhance the properties of established drug molecules, which enables the creation of new chemical entities with potential efficacy and safety advantages. Notable product candidates include CTP-543, currently in Phase III trials for alopecia areata, CTP-692 for schizophrenia in Phase II trials, and AVP-786, which targets neurological and psychiatric disorders in Phase III trials. Concert Pharmaceuticals also engages in strategic collaborations with various pharmaceutical companies to support its development efforts. Founded in 2006 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company aims to streamline research and development processes, reducing associated risks and costs while advancing its therapeutic pipeline.