Brent Adkins

Brent Adkins is a Principal Scientist at Varda Space Industries, where efforts focus on developing the analytical sciences department, particularly in characterizing drug products and biologics crystallized in microgravity. Prior experience includes serving as a Principal Scientist, Senior Scientist, and Research Scientist at Gilead Sciences, as well as Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Riverside, where Brent taught various chemistry courses. An internship at Genentech contributed to Brent's extensive background in scientific research, while earlier experience as a General Manager at Papa John's International indicates strong leadership skills. Brent holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of California, Riverside, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Austin Peay State University.