Kirstin Brown
About Kirstin Brown
Kirstin Brown is a Scientific Communications Manager at AbCellera, with a strong background in microbiology and immunology. She has held various roles in academia and industry, including positions as a science writer and instructor, and has earned a PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of British Columbia.
Current Role at AbCellera
Kirstin Brown serves as the Scientific Communications Manager at AbCellera, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing scientific communications strategies that enhance the understanding of the company's research and innovations. Her work contributes to the dissemination of complex scientific information to various stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Scientific Writing
Before her current role, Kirstin worked as a Scientific Writer at AbCellera from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she focused on creating clear and concise scientific documents that supported the company's research initiatives. Additionally, she has experience as a Science & Technical Writer at BC Cancer's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to scientific publications and reports.
Academic Background
Kirstin Brown holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2012 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honours in Microbiology & Immunology from the same institution, completing her undergraduate studies from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she studied Science Journalism at Concordia University in 2017.
Teaching and Instructional Roles
Kirstin has held various instructional roles, including her position as an Instructor at Beat Your Course Inc. from 2016 to 2018 and at Wize from 2017 to 2019. She also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of British Columbia from 2014 to 2015. These experiences reflect her commitment to education and her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
Professional Development and Interests
Kirstin has a diverse professional background that includes roles in editing and course development. She worked as an Editor and Copy Editor at the University of British Columbia from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling, and has interests in houseplants, dogs, cooking, and gardening.