Yassir Younis Adam
About Yassir Younis Adam
Yassir Younis Adam is a Scientist II in Medicinal Chemistry at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in drug discovery and development.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Yassir Younis Adam is currently employed as a Scientist II in Medicinal Chemistry at Bristol Myers Squibb. His role involves the design and synthesis of challenging molecules, critical for advancing drug discovery and development efforts.
Previous Experience at MyoKardia
Before his current role, Yassir Younis Adam worked at MyoKardia in South San Francisco, where he served as a Research Scientist II in Medicinal Chemistry from 2017 to 2020. During his three years at MyoKardia, he contributed to advancements in drug discovery and development.
Work at UCSF Small Molecule Discovery Center
Yassir Younis Adam spent two years as a Medicinal Chemist/Research Fellow at the UCSF Small Molecule Discovery Center (SMDC) in California, San Francisco, from 2015 to 2017. His work there involved significant contributions to small molecule drug discovery.
Academic and Research Roles at University of Michigan and Novartis Institutes
Yassir Younis Adam worked as a Medicinal Chemist/Research Fellow at the University of Michigan for 11 months in Ann Arbor from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in 2014, he also served as a Visiting Research Scientist at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research in Emeryville, CA, for nine months.
Drug Discovery and Development Centre at University of Cape Town
Yassir Younis Adam has a notable history at the Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D) at the University of Cape Town. He was a Research Scientist from 2012 to 2014 and a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow from 2010 to 2012, contributing significantly to drug discovery and development.
Educational Background in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry
Yassir Younis Adam holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Cape Town, completed between 2006 and 2010. His academic training laid the foundation for his extensive career in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
Expertise in Synthetic Route Design and Computational Tools
Yassir Younis Adam is proficient in synthetic route design and synthesis of challenging molecules. He is experienced in using computational software tools such as Spotfire, Knime, StarDrop, and in silico ADMET prediction in drug discovery.
Publication Record and Research Contributions
Yassir Younis Adam has a strong publication record, reflecting his extensive experience in organic synthesis and drug discovery research. His contributions span both academic and industrial settings, leading to the delivery of a preclinical development candidate with improved potency, efficacy, and safety profiles.