Adam Bristol

Adam Bristol received a PhD in Psychology from Yale University, where his research focused on the neural mechanisms of learning and memory. After completing postdoctoral work in neurobiology at Stanford University, he joined BVF Partners, a biotechnology investment firm. He later co-founded and served as Partner, Director of Investments of Aquilo Capital. Adam is also a member of the National Research Committee of The ALS Association. 

• Neuroscience
• Translational neurobiology
• Business of biotechnology

• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Therapeutic development
• Genetic medicines

• Stanford University, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neurobiology, 2007
• Yale University, PhD in Psychology, 2003
• Binghamton University, BA in Psychology, 1997 

• Class 14 Kauffman Fellow, 2011
• NRSA Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2004
• Roger W. Russell Scholar’s Award in the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, 2003
• Ralph Waldo Gerard Prize in the History of Neuroscience, 2002 
• Yale College Teaching Prize, 2000