About

Spolia Therapeutics was founded in 2023 to advance treatments for neurodegeneration by targeting metabolic dysregulation in disease. We’re driven by a clear goal: to bring science-backed, precision-targeted solutions to patients and families who urgently need them.

Team

Steven Robinette, PhD

Steven Robinette, PhD

Founder &
Chief Executive Officer

Essra Ridha, MD

Essra Ridha, MD

President &
Chief Medical Officer

Haojing Rong, PhD

Haojing Rong, PhD

Chief Development Officer

Mark Tebbe, PhD

Mark Tebbe, PhD


Chief Technology Officer

Samantha Zappia, MS, RAC

Samantha Zappia, MS, RAC

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

Robert Plasschaert, PhD

Robert Plasschaert, PhD

Senior Director, Biology

Jenn Newman, PhD

Jenn Newman, PhD

Senior Director, Toxicology

Monica Markham, JD

Monica Markham, JD

Director, Operations

Board

Bruce Booth, DPhil

Bruce Booth, DPhil

Atlas Venture, Board Chair

Josh Brumm

Josh Brumm

Forbion

Clay Thorp

Clay Thorp

Hatteras

Doug Kerr, MD PhD MBA

Doug Kerr, MD PhD MBA

Independent

Investors

Atlas Ventures logo
Forbion logo
Hatteras Venture Partners logo