ACAD

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) is a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1993 that specializes in developing and commercializing treatments for central nervous system disorders. The company has evolved from a research-focused organization into a commercial-stage enterprise with two marketed products addressing rare neurological conditions. ACADIA went public in 2004 and has built its business around addressing unmet medical needs in neuropsychiatric and rare disease markets, with a particular focus on conditions affecting vulnerable patient populations including those with Parkinson's disease, Rett syndrome, and other neurological disorders.