FSD Pharma Expands Research and Clinical Advisory Board with Appointment of World-Renowned Immunologist and Cytokine Expert Dr. Eleanor N. Fish

FSD Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) (FRA: 0K9) (“FSD Pharma” or the “Company”), a life sciences holding company dedicated to building a portfolio of assets and biotech solutions, today announced the appointment of Eleanor N. Fish, Ph.D., to its Research and Clinical Advisory Board.

Dr. Fish, an accomplished researcher in the areas of immunology and inflammatory disorders, and member of the Government of Canada’s Expert Scientific Panel to the Chief Scientific Advisor, brings key expertise to FSD Pharma that will support the continued development of FSD-PEA, the Company’s proprietary anti-inflammatory agent, and Lucid-MS, its drug candidate for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Eleanor Fish to our team,” said Dr. Lakshmi P. Kotra, B.Pharm. (Hons), Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Lucid Psycheceuticals Inc., FSD Pharma’s wholly-owned subsidiary. “A key aspect of Eleanor’s research is to better understand the onset and treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Her expertise and insights will be extremely valuable as we continue to advance our FSD-PEA and Lucid-MS programs, and her decades of experience in translational research will greatly benefit FSD’s current and future pipelines.”

Dr. Fish serves as a Professor in the Department of Immunology at the University of Toronto; Associate Chair of International Initiatives and Collaborations at the University of Toronto; and Emerita Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute of the University Health Network. She received a B.Sc. from the U.K.’s University of Manchester, an M.Phil. from King's College at the University of London, and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto. Dr. Fish has received numerous international awards recognizing her scientific achievements and has authored more than 170 peer-reviewed scientific papers published in international journals.

“I am energized by this opportunity to assist FSD Pharma in advancing the development of its next- generation therapeutics in pursuit of a healthier world,” said Dr. Fish.

About FSD Pharma

FSD Pharma is a life sciences holding company with two wholly-owned subsidiaries dedicated to building a portfolio of diversified therapeutic assets and innovative healthcare and biotech services.

FSD BioSciences, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a specialty biotech pharmaceutical R&D company focused on developing applications of its lead compound, ultramicronized PEA, by down-regulating the cytokines to effectuate an anti-inflammatory response.