Gabriel A. Silva

Gabriel A. Silva is a prominent academic and entrepreneur with extensive experience in neuroscience and bioengineering. Currently serving as a Contributor for Forbes and a Professor in the Department of Neurosciences and the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, Gabriel also holds the position of Associate Director at the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind. As a Tactical EMT for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, expertise includes training in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care. Gabriel co-founded Level 7 Ventures and NANOVISION BIOSCIENCES INC, focusing on innovative technologies in neural engineering and optical stimulation for vision restoration. With a strong educational background, including a Ph.D. in Neural Engineering, Gabriel integrates neurobiological principles in advancements in artificial intelligence, exemplified during tenure as a Consulting Researcher for Microsoft.