Barbara Marsiglia
About Barbara Marsiglia
Barbara Marsiglia is a Senior Scientist at BenevolentAI in Cambridge, England, with extensive experience in LC-MS/MS method development and ADME studies.
Current Position at BenevolentAI
Barbara Marsiglia currently holds the position of Senior Scientist at BenevolentAI. She joined the company in March 2020 and is based in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. At BenevolentAI, Barbara contributes to the integration of artificial intelligence with human expertise to discover new medicines. Her role involves utilizing her extensive experience in bioanalytical techniques and ADME studies to advance research in drug development.
Previous Experience at Covance
Before joining BenevolentAI, Barbara Marsiglia worked at Covance as a Team Leader for 9 months, from 2019 to 2020. Based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, she led a team responsible for various laboratory tasks, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards. Her leadership and technical skills were pivotal in managing day-to-day operations and advancing the team's research objectives.
Technical Specialist at Envigo
Barbara Marsiglia spent 5 years working at Envigo as a Technical Specialist from 2015 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on purification processes and LC-MS/MS method development, which are essential for bioanalysis. Her contributions included ensuring the quality and integrity of non-clinical laboratory studies, aligning with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Academic Background in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Barbara Marsiglia holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry from Università degli Studi di Torino, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She also completed a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Chemistry and a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Chemistry at Università degli Studi di Milano. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and bioanalysis, enabling her to excel in various scientific roles throughout her career.
Early Career and Industry Roles
Starting her career as an Analytical Chemist at Cisi scrl for 9 months from 2008 to 2009, Barbara Marsiglia moved on to work at Nerviano Medical Sciences s.r.l as an Analytical Chemist - Bioanalysis trainee for 2 years. She then joined Merck Serono as an Associate Scientist and PhD student, contributing to research in Ivrea, Torino for 3 years. These early roles helped her gain extensive experience in laboratory practices and bioanalytical techniques.