Expert InterviewNBIX
Slingshot members are talking to an expert! The topic is:
Comparing Ingrezza to Austedo as treatments for Tardive Dyskinesia
Executed on:May 5, 2025 4:30 PM EDT
Call Duration:30 minutes
Expert Profile
ExpertBlinded Expert
Institution: New York Medical College, SUNY
- Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at NY Medical College, clinical professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
- Currently a consultant in clinical trial design and interpretation frequent lecturer on the quantitative assessment of clinical trial results, including the metrics of number needed to treat and number needed to harm.
- Main interests include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Interview Goal
This call will examine the current treatment landscape for tardive dyskinesia, highlighting existing therapies such as Austedo (Deutetrabenazine) and their limitations. We will also discuss the potential of INGREZZA (valbenazine) as a transformative option, focusing on its efficacy, safety profile, and role in addressing unmet needs.