Joel Aponte Guzmán
About Joel Aponte Guzmán
Joel Aponte Guzmán is a Scientist II in Medicinal Chemistry at RAPT Therapeutics, with a background in chemistry and extensive research experience across various institutions. He has held positions at the University of Puerto Rico, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Acme Bioscience Inc., and earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry.
Work at Rapt Therapeutics
Joel Aponte Guzmán currently serves as Scientist II in Medicinal Chemistry at RAPT Therapeutics. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. His role involves applying his expertise in medicinal chemistry to advance the company's research objectives in South San Francisco, California.
Education and Expertise
Joel Aponte Guzmán earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Universidad de Puerto Rico, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at Georgia Institute of Technology, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from 2010 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in medicinal chemistry.
Background
Joel Aponte Guzmán has a diverse research background, beginning his career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras from 2008 to 2010. He also worked at NC State University and Georgia Institute of Technology in various research roles. His experience includes positions at Acme Bioscience Inc and R2M Pharma, Inc., where he held roles from Research Scientist to Senior Scientist.
Previous Positions and Experience
Prior to his current role at RAPT Therapeutics, Joel Aponte Guzmán held multiple positions in research and development. He worked as a Senior Research Scientist at Acme Bioscience Inc from 2019 to 2021 and as a Research Scientist from 2017 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Scientist at R2M Pharma, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, gaining extensive experience in the field.