Rapport Therapeutics (RAPP) KOL event summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
KOL event summary
25 Sep, 2026Introduction and agenda
The event focused on bipolar mania and the RAP-219 clinical program, featuring perspectives from leading experts and company leadership, with a Q&A session for analysts.
The agenda included an overview of RAP-219, background on bipolar mania, review of trial design, discussion of upcoming milestones, and market opportunity.
Covered company and RAP-219 overview, disease state and treatment landscape, Phase 2 trial design, and Q&A.
KOL background and credentials
Dr. Mauricio Tohen is a University Distinguished Professor, Chair of Psychiatry at UNM, and President of the American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry.
Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA, is a distinguished professor and chairman at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center, with extensive experience in bipolar disorder research.
Dr. Gary Sachs is Founding Director of the Bipolar Clinic at MGH, Associate Clinical Professor at Harvard, and led the NIMH STEP-BD program.
Gary Sachs, MD, is the founding director of the Bipolar Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School.
Market insights and analysis
Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of the population, with high lethality due to suicide and significant comorbidities, including substance use and medical conditions.
Bipolar mania affects about 1.6M patients in the US, with a $45B market opportunity due to unmet needs and limitations of current therapies.
Diagnosis is challenging due to lack of biomarkers, leading to delays in treatment and high rates of misdiagnosis.
Current treatments are limited by side effects, poor tolerability, and low adherence, with a significant unmet need for better, faster-acting, and long-acting options.
The U.S. market for bipolar mania is estimated at 1.6 million patients, with a broader $2–2.5 billion opportunity in epilepsy that could double with a long-acting injectable.
Current standard of care is limited by metabolic and neurological side effects, leading to poor compliance and limited long-term use.
Latest events from Rapport Therapeutics
- RAP-219 targets major neuropsychiatric markets with novel mechanisms and pivotal trial readiness.RAPP
TD Cowen 6th Annual Novel Mechanisms in Neuropsychiatry Summit - RAP-219 advances in bipolar mania and seizures, with a transformative long-acting injectable in development.RAPP
12th Annual Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference - RAP-219 shows robust efficacy in drug-resistant epilepsy, advancing to Phase 3 with strong financial backing.RAPP
Corporate presentation - Net loss widened to $76.5M despite $20M in new licensing revenue; cash runway extends into 2029.RAPP
Q2 2026 - RAP-219 delivers robust efficacy in drug-resistant epilepsy, advancing toward major market opportunities.RAPP
Corporate presentation - Phase 2A epilepsy data for RAP-219 expected Q3 2024, with pipeline and cash runway through 2026.RAPP
TD Cowen 45th Annual Healthcare Conference - Lead program demonstrates robust efficacy in epilepsy, with phase 3 trials and expansion planned.RAPP
Stifel 2025 Healthcare Conference - RAP-219's pivotal epilepsy and bipolar trials advance with robust funding and global reach.RAPP
Stifel 2026 Virtual CNS Forum - 77.8% median seizure reduction and 24% seizure freedom achieved, supporting Phase 3 trials.RAPP
Study Result