Maricel Torrent

Maricel Torrent is a seasoned drug discovery expert and Principal Research Scientist II in Computational Drug Discovery at AbbVie, based in North Chicago, Illinois. With over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical research, she specializes in Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD), leveraging both structure- and ligand-based methods, as well as data mining and analysis to discover innovative medicines. Her passion for science is driven by a combination of creativity, curiosity, and continuous learning, which she channels into collaborative efforts that accelerate the development of vital treatments for patients around the world.
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Maricel's career spans several top pharmaceutical companies, including Merck, Abbott, and AbbVie, where she has contributed to numerous drug discovery programs across multiple therapeutic areas. She holds a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry from Universitat de Girona and completed her postdoctoral research at Emory University. In addition to her scientific contributions—co-authoring over 90 peer-reviewed publications, patents, and book chapters—Maricel is an inspiring leader, a sought-after mentor, and an international speaker. Outside the virtual lab, she brings the same discipline and focus to her interests in fitness and wellness, holding certifications by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Yoga Alliance and other international institutions, as a group fitness instructor and master yoga teacher. Her holistic approach to science and life continues to influence and inspire both her colleagues and the broader scientific community.

• CPR and AED
• Group Exercise Instructor
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• RYT-200 and RYT-500 Registered Yoga Teacher

• LaSalle Girona
• Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona- B.S.
• Universitat de Girona- Ph.D.
• Emory University

• American Chemical Society, COMP division