Meet the Executive Team and Scientific Advisory Board

  • Glenn Block

    CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO

    Business development and commercialization executive in biologics with over 25 years in the Neuroscience space, with Allergan, Biogen and Merz Neurosciences.

  • PALLAVI TAWDE PhD

    CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

    Accomplished scientific leader in antibody and VHH/nanobody therapeutic development with senior roles at Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Denali Therapeutics, where she led antibody discovery for CNS targets.

  • PROF. DR. SERGE MUYLDERMANS

    SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR

    Professor Emeritus at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), is internationally recognized for discovering the heavy-chain-only antibody system in camelids and for co-inventing the Nanobody® platform that led to the creation of Ablynx

  • DR. MAARTEN LANSBERG

    SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR

    Professor of Neurology at Stanford University, is an internationally recognized stroke neurologist and clinical trial expert, known for his work in neuroimaging, translational neuroscience, and advancing therapies to improve functional recovery after stroke.

  • DR. MARTIN KORTE

    SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR

    One of Germany’s foremost neuroscientists. Professor of Neurobiology at Braunschweig Technical University and head of the Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration research group at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig.

Meet the Board of Directors And Advisors

  • Glenn Block

    Co-Founder, President & CEO | Board Member

    Seasoned biotechnology executive with deep expertise in neuroscience commercialization and strategic partnerships. Glenn has led Synap’s vision to advance intranasal nanobody therapies and brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Allergan, Biogen, and Merz Neurosciences, guiding the company’s growth, funding strategy, and market positioning.

  • PALLAVI TAWDE PhD

    Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer | Board Member

    Industry-recognized antibody and nanobody drug development leader with a strong track record in CNS therapeutic discovery. Pallavi provides scientific and strategic oversight at the Board level, shaping Synap’s R&D direction and advancing a multi-target approach to unlocking neuroregeneration.

  • BRENT A. BUCHINE, PhD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Experienced life sciences entrepreneur and executive with a background in drug delivery systems and medical device innovation. Brent brings operational leadership, capital formation experience, and strategic insight to Synap, supporting the company’s development pathway and investor engagement.

  • NICHOLAS TUBACH

    Co-Founder | Scientific Advisory Board & Board Member

    Co-founder of Synap Biotech with early contributions to the company’s formation and scientific direction. Nicholas continues to provide strategic and scientific perspective through his advisory role, supporting long-term innovation and platform development.

  • MEL ENGLE

    BOARD ADVISOR

    Senior life sciences executive with extensive experience in commercialization, market access, and business strategy. Mel provides trusted guidance on corporate development, investor positioning, and strategic partnerships, helping to align Synap’s innovation with real-world market opportunities.