Press Release: Andarta Therapeutics to Advance Parkinson’s Disease Research through Agreement with Teva and Grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation
13 Aug 2026

Singapore and PARSIPPANY, NJ, September 8, 2026 – Andarta Therapeutics Pte Ltd., a biotech company focused on Parkinson’s disease (PD), and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., today announced that Andarta Therapeutics has obtained rights to advance Teva’s fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor program. In exchange, Teva will receive an equity stake in Andarta Therapeutics and retain a right of first negotiation (ROFN) to re-acquire rights to the compounds at a future date.
This initiative, aimed at accelerating the development of innovative treatments for PD, is supported by a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF).
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Teva, a global leader in neuroscience therapies, and The Michael J. Fox Foundation, a driving force in PD research, to accelerate the development of innovative solutions for patients with Parkinson’s disease,” said Ian Reynolds, PhD, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Andarta Therapeutics. “I look forward to what we can achieve together as we maximize the potential of this asset with the ultimate goal of slowing disease progression for people living with PD.”
The lead candidate from the FASN inhibitor program has successfully completed Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) toxicology studies, positioning Andarta Therapeutics to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in early 2027. The agreement also includes rights to associated FASN inhibitors, further supporting Andarta’s efforts to advance this program for PD.
“We are pleased that Andarta Therapeutics plans to explore these compounds for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease,” said David Gardiner, Senior Vice President, Teva’s Head of Innovative Medicines and Clinical Development. “This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing innovative science and partnering with organizations dedicated to making a meaningful difference for patients across a wide array of neurological diseases.”
The grant provided by The Michael J. Fox Foundation was awarded through its Therapeutic Pipeline Program, which assists companies developing therapeutics for PD. The funding will support Andarta Therapeutics’ development of FASN inhibitors in PD. FASN is a novel disease modification target from the work of Professor Richard Wade-Martins of the University of Oxford, who is also a co-founder of Andarta Therapeutics.
About Andarta Therapeutics
Andarta Therapeutics Pte Ltd, a virtual biotech start-up based in Singapore, is dedicated to developing innovative treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Led by Ian Reynolds, PhD, and Janette Dixon, DBA, the company focuses on novel therapeutics and leverages strategic partnerships to accelerate development in neurodegenerative disease. More information is available at www.andartatx.com.
About Teva
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is transforming into a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. For over 120 years, Teva’s commitment to bettering health has never wavered. From innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology to providing complex generic medicines, biosimilars and pharmacy brands worldwide, Teva is dedicated to addressing patients’ needs, now and in the future. At Teva, We Are All In For Better Health. To learn more about how, visit www.tevapharm.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “target,” “may,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to advance Teva’s fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor program; our ability to successfully execute the agreement with Andarta Therapeutics; our ability to successfully compete in the marketplace, including our ability to develop and commercialize additional pharmaceutical products; our ability to successfully execute on our Pivot to Growth strategy, including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines pipeline and profitably commercialize our innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business development; and other factors discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2026 and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including in the sections captioned “Risk Factors,” “Other Information” and “Forward-Looking Statements.” Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Media Contacts:
For Andarta Therapeutics: Janette Dixon – info@andartatx.com.
For Teva Pharmaceutical Industries: TevaCommunicationsNorthAmerica@tevapharm.com