Our Manifesto
This is the scientific method.
This is what we do time and time again. This is our essence.
In Merken, we consider quality science to be a fundamental principle.
We generate and transform ideas into products with a positive impact for society.
These guiding principles translate into robust, collaborative teams, where each member has an essential and significant role.
In Merken, we bring high quality science from Chile to the rest of the world.
Our Founder
Sebastián Bernales holds a degree in Biochemistry from Universidad Católica de Chile, earned his doctorate and served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF).
His first contributions to science were in the area of cellular biology, specifically the process of learning how cells react to the accumulation of unfolded proteins and controlling organelles’ homeostasis.
Co-founder and advisor of various biotech companies and a member of board of directors at Fundación Ciencia & Vida and Fundación EcoScience. Prior to that he was Vice President of Medivation Inc (which was acquired by Pfizer in 2006) that developed XTANDI (enzalutamide), an approved inhibitor of the androgen receptor used to treat prostate cancer.
Currently, Bernales lives in Silicon Valley, California, where he researches treatments for different diseases.
Our Team
We have an excellent and highly qualified team with ample experience in biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, cell culture, molecular biology, neurosciences, immunology, and bioprocess.
Our success stems from the proper integration of expertise across diverse scientific domains, complemented by the use of cutting-edge technological equipment, to thrive in the most challenging scientific markets.
