Leadership & Advisors
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT President & Head of Research
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT President & Head of Research
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT President & Head of Research
Dr. Holt is the Founder and President of the Tendon Research Foundation. A PhD research scientist and Board Certified Toxicologist, he brings 25 years of experience in biotech and mid-sized company research and development spanning a wide array of therapeutic indications and drug delivery formats.
He has worked on over 30 US IND Applicati
Dr. Holt is the Founder and President of the Tendon Research Foundation. A PhD research scientist and Board Certified Toxicologist, he brings 25 years of experience in biotech and mid-sized company research and development spanning a wide array of therapeutic indications and drug delivery formats.
He has worked on over 30 US IND Applications and Clinical Trial Applications in the EU, Canada, and New Zealand, and has been part of 5 US and Global Registration filings including Gocovri and the Dapivirine IVR.
Dr. Holt will lead all Research and Development activities at the Foundation while working with the Board and other staff members in the operational aspects of the Foundation.
Richard Schwarz PhD Scientific Advisor
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT President & Head of Research
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT President & Head of Research
Following his initial BSc in Biophysical Chemistry at UC Berkeley, Dr. Schwarz earned a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University where he identified the crucial role of cell density signalling in tendon cell proliferation and procollagen production.
He has held positions at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, UK, Jackson
Following his initial BSc in Biophysical Chemistry at UC Berkeley, Dr. Schwarz earned a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University where he identified the crucial role of cell density signalling in tendon cell proliferation and procollagen production.
He has held positions at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, UK, Jackson Laboratories, and, since 1984, at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He has devoted his career to understanding tendon growth, repair, and cellular signalling.
In 2018, Dr. Schwarz founded SNZR LLC in order to fulfill the therapeutic potential of his work with tendon repair and cell density signalling.
Dr. Schwarz will provide scientific expertise and guidance on all Tendon Research Foundation programs.
Board of Directors
Holden Janssens PhD
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT
Holden Janssens PhD
Dr. Janssens has a PhD in neuroscience from Univerity of Illinois, Chicago and a BSc from the University of Michigan. She joins the Foundation as a board member with over 15 years experience in contract and pharmaceutical research with a focus in models of therapeutic efficacy.
Dr Janssens also brings over 10 years of operational leadershi
Dr. Janssens has a PhD in neuroscience from Univerity of Illinois, Chicago and a BSc from the University of Michigan. She joins the Foundation as a board member with over 15 years experience in contract and pharmaceutical research with a focus in models of therapeutic efficacy.
Dr Janssens also brings over 10 years of operational leadership to the team having served as Scientist and Associate Director of the in vivo team at Brains On-Line and Director of in vivo Pharmacology at Charles River Laboratories.
Andrew Henke
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT
Holden Janssens PhD
Mr Hencke is an independent board member with a deep commitment to philanthropy, non profits and developing scientific technology solutions to better society. He has leadership experience in community organizations such as Boy Scouts of America and Board Chair of his church. His 30 years of professional experience in Networking Techno
Mr Hencke is an independent board member with a deep commitment to philanthropy, non profits and developing scientific technology solutions to better society. He has leadership experience in community organizations such as Boy Scouts of America and Board Chair of his church. His 30 years of professional experience in Networking Technology, give him broad perspective on transformative initiatives, building high quality teams, producing data driven insights, and making complex concepts easy to understand. In his free time, you can look for him racing sailboats, cycling on road or single track with his wife, or rock climbing.
Jeffrey Gordon
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT
Mr. Gordon is an independent board member with 34 years of experience within the workers' compensation industry. He has an extensive background in team leadership, operations and managing occupational injuries. His direct experience managing workers' compensation claims and teams, with a focus toward an injured employee's successful re
Mr. Gordon is an independent board member with 34 years of experience within the workers' compensation industry. He has an extensive background in team leadership, operations and managing occupational injuries. His direct experience managing workers' compensation claims and teams, with a focus toward an injured employee's successful return to work, is a direct benefit to the board from a different vantage point. He has worked for major insurance carriers and in Risk Management partnership with many Fortune 500 companies.
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT
Jonathon Holt PhD DABT
Dr. Holt is the Founder and President of the Tendon Research Foundation. A PhD research scientist and Board Certified Toxicologist, he brings 25 years of experience in biotech and mid-sized company research and development spanning a wide array of therapeutic indications and drug delivery formats.
Dr. Holt has 8 years experience in non-pr
Dr. Holt is the Founder and President of the Tendon Research Foundation. A PhD research scientist and Board Certified Toxicologist, he brings 25 years of experience in biotech and mid-sized company research and development spanning a wide array of therapeutic indications and drug delivery formats.
Dr. Holt has 8 years experience in non-profit drug development and research including fund-raising and product development leadership.