Team – Untoxicate

SCIENCE TEAM

Clinical Science Leadership at Untoxicate

At Untoxicate, every scoop comes with science. That’s thanks to our expert Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Akemi Uomoto, CLS and Henry Wallach, who lead our clinical testing program and biomarker research from behind the scenes—where precision, validation, and discovery are everything.

Meet the Scientists Behind the Data

Dr. Joshua Silva, PhD

Chief Science Advisor

Dr. Joshua Silva earned his doctorate from the University of Southern California (USC), where his research focused on dihydromyricetin (DHM) and its interaction with biological pathways involved in liver function and alcohol metabolism in preclinical models. His work contributed to peer-reviewed USC publications exploring how natural compounds like DHM may influence these physiological pathways in experimental and clinical settings.

Today, Dr. Silva serves as a scientific advisor to Untoxicate, guiding ingredient formulation and ensuring that evidence-based science informs product development. His mission aligns with ours to promote informed wellness through transparency and education.*

*Dr. Silva’s academic research at USC was conducted independently and is not affiliated with Untoxicate.

Akemi Uomoto, CLS

Director of Clinical Laboratory Operations

With over 5 decades of experience in certified clinical lab environments, Akemi ensures our testing protocols meet the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and clinical relevance. She oversees our CLIA-certified testing infrastructure and helps guide our validation studies for emerging biomarkers. From liver enzymes to hydration markers, Akemi makes sure our lab data doesn’t just look good—it means something.

Henry Wallach

Clinical Laboratory Scientist & Biomarker Development Lead

Henry brings a background in molecular biology, biomarker discovery, and functional diagnostics. He leads our new biomarker development initiatives, working closely with formulation teams to connect what’s in our functional powders with what we measure in the body. His work helps us answer key questions like: How do recovery nutrients affect liver enzyme patterns? Can we track real-time hydration in everyday users? Henry’s research bridges the gap between supplementation and lab-based evidence.

FOUNDERS

Most hydration and recovery products promise results but never prove them. We wanted to change that.

Untoxicate was founded by a father-and-sons team who believed hydration should do more than mask fatigue; it should show real results in your body. Drawing on decades of lab experience, we built a system that pairs clinically backed recovery drinks with real biomarker testing.

Because your health isn’t a mystery it’s measurable. And we’re here to prove it, one drop at a time.

Reece Canales

COO

Driven by creativity and purpose, Reece leads operations and product development, making science-backed recovery simple, effective, and easy to understand.

Collin Canales

CMO

Collin brings Untoxicate’s story to life. From community building to brand design and social content, he’s dedicated to inspiring people to rethink hydration, recovery, and how they treat their bodies.

Curt Canales

CEO

With decades of experience in the lab space and running a clinical laboratory, Curt’s passion is helping people take control of their wellness through science and smarter recovery.

Where Testing Meets Wellness

Together, Akemi and Henry bring clinical rigor to Untoxicate’s mission: making wellness measurable. They collaborate with our Chief Science Advisor and product team to validate the biomarkers that matter most - ensuring our functional hydration blends are not only effective, but provable through at-home testing. This is science, not guesswork.