Scythian Biosciences Applies For Listing Of Common Stock On NASDAQ
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scythian Biosciences Corp. (TSXV:SCYB) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has submitted an initial listing application to list its common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
The Company’s common shares have traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) under the symbol “SCYB” since August 8, 2017.
“We look forward to broadening our shareholder base by dual listing on Canada’s TSXV and on the NASDAQ exchange so that investors in the United States may more easily purchase and sell our securities on the aftermarket,” said Jonathan Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer.
There can be no assurance that NASDAQ will approve the Company’s initial listing application or that a market for the Company’s common shares in the United States will develop.
About Scythian Biosciences Corp.
Scythian is a research and development company committed to finding a solution for the prevention and treatment of concussions and traumatic brain injury with its proprietary Cannabinoid combination.
Scythian’s mission is to be the first accepted drug regimen for concussive treatment. Scythian has entered into a collaboration with the University of Miami, with its world renowned neuroscientific team to conduct pre-clinical and clinical trials of its drug regimen. The University of Miami believes that Scythian’s scientific approach shows significant promise and differs from previous approaches to treat these growing problems. The collaboration with the University of Miami allows access to their extensive knowledge base in the fields of traumatic brain injury and concussions and allows for Scythian’s clinical studies to be undertaken at their world-class facilities.
Gillian A. Hotz, PhD, is leading Scythian’s program at the University of Miami. Dr. Hotz is a nationally recognized behavioral neuroscientist and expert in neurotrauma, concussion management, and neurorehabilitation. She has extensive experience in neurocognitive testing. Dr. Hotz has been the co-director of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Concussion Program since 1995.
Scythian is also endorsed by Pro Football Legends and the World Boxing Association on its mission.
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Contact Information For further information, please contact: Scythian Biosciences Corp. Jonathan Gilbert, CEO Phone: (212) 729-9208 Email: info@scythianbio.com