Ian Goodfellow
About Ian Goodfellow
Ian Goodfellow serves as the Vice President of Antivirals at Exscientia and is a Professor of Virology at the University of Cambridge, where he has worked since 2012. He has an extensive academic background in microbiology and virology, holding a PhD from the University of Nottingham and a BSc from the University of Warwick.
Current Role at Exscientia
Ian Goodfellow serves as Vice President of Antivirals at Exscientia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the development of antiviral therapies, leveraging his extensive background in virology. His work contributes to Exscientia's mission of utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance drug discovery and development processes.
Academic Position at University of Cambridge
Since 2012, Ian Goodfellow has been a Professor of Virology at the University of Cambridge. His academic role involves teaching and conducting research in the field of virology. Over the years, he has contributed to advancing knowledge in viral diseases and their treatments, fostering a new generation of scientists in the discipline.
Educational Background
Ian Goodfellow completed his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Virology at the University of Warwick from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education at the University of Nottingham, where he earned his PhD in Virology from 1993 to 1996. This solid educational foundation has supported his career in virology and research.
Previous Academic Positions
Before his current roles, Ian Goodfellow held several academic positions. He was a Reader in Virology at Imperial College London from 2006 to 2012. Prior to that, he served as a Lecturer in Virology at the University of Reading from 2003 to 2005. His early career included postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Reading from 1996 to 1999 and at the University of Glasgow from 1999 to 2003.