Biography:

Dr. Silva obtained her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Augusta University in 1997. She has earned certification in Molecular Technology from the American Society for Clinical Pathology and is a board-certified professional in molecular diagnostics. Dr. Silva currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Ph.D. program in Applied Health Sciences at Augusta University. Her research focuses on obesity biomarkers, particularly monogenetic variants of severe obesity impacting food intake. Dr. Silva has published over 30 research articles in peer-reviewed journals.