Margaret Hilton

Margaret Hilton, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist at AbbVie and an Adjunct Professor in the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry at West Virginia University (WVU). She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Utah in 2017, studying palladium-catalyzed reaction mechanisms under Matthew Sigman. She completed her postdoctoral research in Scott Miller’s lab at Yale University, focusing on peptide catalysts for natural product modifications.

Her research interests span organic synthesis, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry, with a focus on developing novel catalytic methods for complex molecule synthesis. Key areas include palladium-catalyzed reactions, enantioselective fluorination, and non-covalent interactions in catalyst design. Her work has been published in prestigious journals like Nature, JACS, and ACS Central Science.

Dr. Hilton’s publications highlight advancements in asymmetric catalysis, mechanistic investigations, and applications in drug discovery. She has contributed to the development of methods for accessing cryptic natural products and optimizing transition metal-catalyzed reactions. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her prolific publication record underscores her impactful research contributions.

Her academic leadership includes affiliations with the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at WVU and collaborations with institutions like Yale University. A dedicated educator, she engages in teaching and mentoring within the chemistry department. Her group’s website provides further insights into ongoing projects and research initiatives.