Meet Our Team
Our diverse team of athletes and scientists are dedicated to revolutionizing personalized health and performance optimization. Together, we're committed to helping you achieve your peak potential.
Gabriel Abbes
Chief Executive Officer
As a former Division 1 NCAA distance runner at Cal, Gabriel brings his athletic experience and entrepreneurial vision to lead OptiGenix in revolutionizing personalized supplements and performance solutions for athletes.
Jai Williams
Chief Operating Officer
A former Division 1 NCAA high jumper at Cal and two-time podium finisher in the Pac-12 Conference of Champions, Jai brings his athletic expertise and operational excellence to drive OptiGenix's mission forward.
Laura Hix Glickman, Ph.D.
Chief Strategic and Scientific Advisor
Dr. Glickman brings extensive expertise in scientific strategy and research methodology. As a five-time biotech scientist, executive, and founder, and as a top five-ranked female Series A entrepreneur in the U.S., Laura ensures that OptiGenix approaches personalized supplementation with grounded research, fueled by her passion for discovery.
Alec Bizieff, Ph.D.
Scientific Advisor and Research Specialist
Dr. Bizieff brings his expertise in metabolic biology to advance OptiGenix's research initiatives while also leading the development of comprehensive educational content on biomarkers, supplements, and performance optimization. Through his contributions, he plays a pivotal role in fulfilling OptiGenix's mission to empower athletes with knowledge and tools needed to personalize their athletic journey and performance.
Cecelia Zielke, Ph.D. Candidate
Scientific Advisor
As a Ph.D. Candidate and D1 athlete, Cecelia brings cutting-edge research perspectives to OptiGenix, contributing to our understanding of personalized supplementation and athletic performance optimization. In addition, she plays a key role in reviewing pilot studies to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of our personalized supplementation process.