Alan F. Joslyn
DIRECTOR
Biochemical Pharmacology
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
United States of America
Biography
Alan F. Joslyn, Ph.D. has served as a Director of our company since October 2008. Dr. Joslyn is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Edusa Pharmaceuticals, a privately held biotechnology company. Prior to his association with Edusa, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mt. Cook Pharma from 2007 to 2009, and as Senior Vice President of Research & Development at Penwest Pharmaceuticals from 2004 to 2007. From 1995 to 2004, Dr. Joslyn held a number of leadership positions within Johnson & Johnson, focusing on development of gastroenterology products including Propulsid®, Motilium®, Aciphex® and prucalopride. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Joslyn was engaged in clinical research at Glaxo from 1988 to 1995. Dr. Joslyn received his B.S. in Medicinal Chemistry, B.A. in Biology and Ph.D. in Biochemical Pharmacology from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Research Interest
Biochemical Pharmacology