Anna Gaulton
About Anna Gaulton
Anna Gaulton serves as the Director of Data Operations at Exscientia in Cambridge, England, where she focuses on developing databases for druggability assessments. With a strong background in computational biology and extensive experience in bioinformatics, she has held various roles in notable organizations including the European Bioinformatics Institute and Pfizer.
Work at Exscientia
Anna Gaulton has served as the Director of Data Operations at Exscientia since 2022. In this role, she oversees data management and operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of data processes within the organization. Exscientia is known for its innovative approach to drug discovery, utilizing artificial intelligence to streamline the development of new therapeutics. Gaulton's expertise in developing databases for druggability assessments contributes to the company's mission of accelerating drug discovery.
Previous Experience at EMBL-EBI
Before joining Exscientia, Anna Gaulton worked at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) as the ChEMBL Group Coordinator from 2019 to 2022. In this position, she coordinated efforts related to the ChEMBL database, which focuses on bioactive drug-like compounds. Prior to this role, she served as the Senior Data Integration and Development Officer for ChEMBL from 2009 to 2018, where she was responsible for data integration and development projects that enhanced the usability of bioinformatics data.
Experience at Pfizer
Anna Gaulton worked at Pfizer as a Senior Scientist from 2004 to 2009. During her tenure at Pfizer, she contributed to various projects related to drug development. Her role involved applying her scientific expertise to support the research and development of new pharmaceutical products. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical industry and data operations.
Education and Expertise
Anna Gaulton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from The University of Manchester, which she completed from 1996 to 1999. She furthered her education at the same institution, earning a PhD in Bioinformatics from 2000 to 2004. Gaulton possesses specialized skills in computational biology and has significant expertise in integrating data across bioinformatics and chemical biology domains, which supports her current role in data operations.