Meet our Management Team
Antibe’s senior team is based in Toronto, Canada. We are supported by a global network of advisors and subject matter experts covering scientific, clinical and regulatory affairs, and business development.
Trained as a corporate lawyer and air force rescue pilot, Dan has since led high-growth organizations specializing in data analytics, IT and consumer marketing. Nearly 30 years after meeting Dan in college, Antibe’s founder, Dr. John Wallace, reconnected with Dan to tap his talent for leading senior teams in building best-in-class ventures. Dan has served on the boards of directors of International Save the Children and of Green Shield Canada, a leading health benefits administrator. He continues to serve as a board member and advisor to several companies and not-for-profit organizations. | JD Queen’s University, Canada
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Dan’s leadership experience began with eight years as a military pilot. |
“We think we’ve solved one of the significant, long-standing medical problems of our time.”
With his broad capital markets experience informed by academic training in life sciences and computer engineering, Scott brings a unique perspective to growing and funding healthcare companies. His interest in the sector was sparked by the Human Genome Project, leading to his studies in biomedical computing. | General Management Program Harvard Business School, USA MEng Computer Engineering University of Toronto, Canada
CFA® Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst) |
“What struck me about Antibe from the beginning was that they were targeting a massive medical problem with a disruptive, best-in-class technology.”
Following his medical training, Dr. Joseph (“Joe”) Stauffer practiced frontline medicine for a decade, including eight years as a US Navy general practice physician. He then joined the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Medical Review Officer for anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, subsequently being recruited by Abbott Laboratories as Global Medical Director. |
DO Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA Anesthesiology Residency The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University Hospital, USA MBA New York University, USA; London School of Economics, UK; Hautes Etudes Commerciales, France College on Problems of Drug Dependence Joe is a founding member of the Initiative on Methods, Measurement and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (“IMMPACT”), which became an official public-private partnership between pharmaceutical companies, the FDA, the National Institutes of Health, academia and patient advocacy organizations across the US.
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“Antibe represents one of the few truly novel platforms in the field, and I look forward to playing a role in navigating its drug pipeline through the later stages of clinical development.”
As a scientist and drug development executive, David has extensive experience in bringing drugs from early investigation to regulatory approval. Acting as a product development consultant for several major pharmaceutical firms, he has advanced treatments for bacterial infections and disorders of the central nervous and gastrointestinal systems. David headed the Clinical Anti-infectives Unit for Bayer Inc. He also served as Vice President, Pharmaceutical Business Unit for Focus Technologies USA; Vice President, Preclinical Development for Affinium Pharmaceuticals; and Vice President, Preclinical Development for NeurAxon. |
PhD Clinical Pathology and Biochemistry University of Toronto, Canada |
“I value the opportunity to develop a platform validating, novel NSAID—a drug that can improve the quality of life for so many people suffering from pain.”
Alain is a seasoned CFO and consultant to private and public companies. He is a founding partner of Revelstoke Partners, a boutique consulting firm focused on assisting mid-market companies in challenging circumstances, such as extreme growth or a fundamental change in business model. | MBA International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland BComm (Honours) Queen’s University, Canada |
“I see Antibe’s mission in the context of my own family—my grandfather had major stomach surgery because of NSAIDs.”
With more than 20 years of capital markets experience in life sciences, Christina’s background includes positions in investment banking, equity sales and investor relations. | BBA Wilfred Laurier University, Canada |
“At Antibe, what drives me is the dramatic difference our drugs could make to the lives of millions of patients.”
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A business development executive and scientist, Ella was most recently Vice President, Business Development for Advanced Proteome Therapeutics, a publicly traded biopharma company. Earlier, she was Global Brand Manager for Nordion, where she was responsible for product marketing in the US and Asia. As Director of Business Development for IMV (NASDAQ: IMV), she spearheaded its critical licensing deal with Merck. |
MSc Medical Genetics University of Toronto, Canada
MBA Dalhousie University, Canada Ella is founding CEO and director of TO Health!, a unique platform to convene the Toronto Region Health Cluster and develop the biotech sector — launched by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and incubated by MaRS Discovery District. |
“When it comes to building strong partnerships, there’s no substitute for relationships, reputation and good data!”
Trained as a neuroscientist at the Mayo Clinic, Svetlana’s career has evolved toward directing clinical research in U.S. academic medical centers. As a principal investigator, author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed papers and posters on pain management, she enhances Antibe’s bench strength as otenaproxesul advances otenaproxesul in clinical trials for acute pain. In addition, her extensive chronic pain research experience supports Antibe’s exploration of potential chronic treatment regimens. | PhD Molecular Neuroscience Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, USA Since 2014, Svetlana has volunteered as a peer reviewer for pain medicine journals, including the Journal of Pain Research and Pain Medicine. |
“I’m excited to employ my neuroscience background in the development of novel non-addictive analgesics – we have an opportunity to make a big difference!”
A medical doctor with more than 15 years of experience in driving global clinical projects and programs, Ana has managed studies across a variety of indications including pain, respiratory, rare and gastrointestinal diseases. |
MD University of Belgrade, Serbia Ana was responsible for the set-up and management of the first fully virtual clinical trial by one of the world’s leading CROs.
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“Executing Antibe’s clinical studies is my job—my medical degree and clinical development experience give me the tools I need to succeed!”
As a communicator and strategist, Philip has been contributing to the Antibe project since 2006. Over his career, he has been a senior advisor in pharma, dental products, medical devices, fintech, and a range of internet and IT technologies. |
MBA Harvard Business School, USA Philip was co-founder and marketing head of Workfire Networks, a breakthrough internet infrastructure company acquired for $100 million by Packeteer.
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“The year I began working with Antibe, my mom had emergency surgery because of NSAIDs … so this is personal!”