United States securities and exchange commission logo November 20, 2020 David-Alexandre Gros Chief Executive Officer Novus Therapeutics, Inc. 19900 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 550 Irvine, CA 92612 Re: Novus Therapeutics, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed October 23, 2020 File No. 001-36620 Dear Dr. Gros: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences cc: Ryan A. Murr