Abel Silva

Abel Silva is a skilled scientist with extensive experience in synthetic chemistry and chemical biology. Early career roles include a Synthetic Chemist Researcher at UC Davis, where Abel synthesized triazoles and spiroindolones and utilized spectroscopic methods for characterization. Subsequently, as a Chemical Biology Researcher, significant work involved developing High Throughput Screening methods and optimizing biodiesel synthesis. Abel's industry experience spans positions at Eli Lilly and Company, where assistance was provided in protein purification and DNA cloning, and Global Blood Therapeutics, Star Therapeutics, and currently at Merck as a Scientist. Abel holds a Bachelor of Science in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California, Davis.