Neurodevelopmental Therapeutics

Restoring Hope,
Unlocking Potential

We advance research in Autism and Fragile X Syndrome to bring treatments that address core social and communication impairments — transforming everyday life for individuals and families.

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Clinical Stage

Phase II Trials

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Our Mission

Dedicated to redefining therapeutic possibilities for neurodevelopmental conditions.

Confluence's mission is to advance all research in Autism and Fragile X Syndrome and bring to market a solution that treats core social and communication impairments.

We understand the profound impact of being able to communicate and socially interact has on everyday life. We want to change the way people think about treating Fragile X and Autism — and how they will administer or direct therapies in the future.

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Novel

Therapeutic Approach

What We Do

Confluence is developing novel, clinically-discovered therapeutic treatments for core social and communication impairments caused by Fragile X Syndrome, Autism, and other similarly anchored disorders.

Targeting Core Functionality

Improving talking, thinking, social interaction, and self-care capabilities.

Clinically-Discovered Pathways

Grounded in rigorous scientific research and validated clinical observations.

Patient-Centered Development

Every decision is guided by the needs of patients and their families.

Our Pipeline

Advancing novel therapeutics through rigorous clinical development to address the unmet needs of neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, and addiction-related disorders.

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Phase II Ready Preclinical

Acamprosate Calcium Sprinkle Product

A sustained-release sprinkle formulation designed to improve communication, social behavior, attention, anxiety, and hyperactivity across multiple neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric indications.

Phase 2 Ready

Fragile X Syndrome

Treatment of pediatric and adult patients by improving communications, social behavior, attention, anxiety, and hyperactivity.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Treatment of pediatric and adult patients by improving communications, social behavior, attention, anxiety, and hyperactivity.

Alcohol Abuse

Maintenance of alcohol abstinence.

Three Molecular Biomarkers

Identification of responders/non-responders and patients responding to treatment.

Preclinical

Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

Treatment of adolescent and adult patients for anxiety.

Completed

Preclinical Development

In vitro & in vivo validation

Phase II Ready

Safety & Efficacy Trials

Patient population studies

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Preclinical

Combination Sustained Release Product of Acamprosate Calcium and D-Cycloserine

A combination sustained-release approach targeting enhanced communication, attention, memory, and learning across neurodevelopmental and addiction-related conditions.

Fragile X Syndrome

Combination treatment improves communication, attention, memory, and learning.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Combination treatment improves communication, attention, memory, and learning.

Alcohol Abuse

Combination treatment improves communication, attention, and memory.

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Individuals with Fragile X

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Million with Autism

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FDA-Approved Treatments

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Dedicated Mission

Unmet Medical Need

Despite affecting millions worldwide, there remains no FDA-approved pharmacological treatment that directly addresses the core social and communication deficits in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism. Confluence is working to change that.

About Us

Founded by scientists and clinicians with deep expertise in neurodevelopmental biology and drug development.

Leadership Team

SJ Steven L. Johns

Steven L. Johns

President & Founder

President & Founder with decades of experience in business leadership and drug development.

CE Dr. Craig A. Erickson

Dr. Craig A. Erickson

Lead Scientific Advisor

World-renown expert in neurodevelopment biology guiding Confluence's scientific strategy.

BS Boyd W. Sturdevant, Jr.

Boyd W. Sturdevant, Jr.

Chairman & Founder

Chairman & Founder with decades of experience in the commercializing mental health services, engaging mental health advocates and consumer groups.

Team Members

Timothy Parshall

Vice President of Corporate Affairs

25+ years experience in global healthcare strategy, marketing and business development; Director of Strategic Marketing at both Guidant and Eli Lilly.

Dr. Ken Payie

Director of CM&C

15+ years experience developing large and small molecule CM&C programs (Chorus Europe–Vanthys Pharmaceutical–Eli Lilly).

Dr. Jeffrey Paul

Clinical Pharmacology Advisor

25+ years pharmaceutical experience in designing and executing early clinical development programs for central nervous system (CNS), cardiovascular (CV), and gastrointestinal (GI) drugs (Astellas, Pfizer, Lederle, Berlex).

Development Partners

Eurofins-Advinus Covance PAREXEL Syngene Cincinnati Children's Hospital MC Purdue Industrial Pharmacology Dept.

Scientific Advisors

Dr. Michael Aman

Ohio State

Dr. Len Abbeduto

MIND Institute UC-Davis

Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis

Rush University MC

Dr. Brian King

University of California-San Francisco, Weill Institute for Neurosciences

Dr. Lauren Schmitt

Cincinnati Children's Hospital MC

Dr. Don Bailey

RTI International

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Partner With Us

We are actively seeking collaborations with research institutions, patient advocacy groups, and strategic partners who share our vision.