Adela Nano, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since June 2021, focusing on advancing pharmaceutical research. Prior experience includes serving as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Caltech, where Adela conducted DNA and protein electrochemistry on multiplex chips, and engaged in drug design utilizing inorganic scaffolds and antibody-drug conjugates. As a Project Team Lead at PreScouter, Inc., responsibilities included supervising scientific teams on consulting projects and delivering high-quality materials for clients in biotechnology. Adela's academic background encompasses a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Strasbourg, where research involved designing organic materials for electronic applications, along with master's internships focused on the development of functional polymeric architectures and recyclable catalysts.