Jody Barbeau
About Jody Barbeau
Jody Barbeau is the Lead Scientific Communicator at Exscientia, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in scientific communication and a strong background in life sciences, she has held various roles in organizations such as Crown Bioscience, Inc., Quotient Sciences, and United BioSource Corporation.
Current Role at Exscientia
Jody Barbeau serves as the Lead Scientific Communicator at Exscientia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively convey scientific information. Her work focuses on enhancing the visibility of Exscientia's innovative approaches in drug discovery and development. Barbeau's expertise in scientific communication plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and broader audiences.
Previous Experience at Crown Bioscience, Inc.
Before joining Exscientia, Jody Barbeau worked at Crown Bioscience, Inc. in various roles. She served as Senior Manager, Content and Communications for seven months in 2020 to 2021, where she led initiatives to improve content strategy. Prior to that, she was the Senior Scientific Marketing Communications Specialist from 2015 to 2020, contributing to the company's marketing efforts for five years. Additionally, she worked as a Scientific Writer, Marketing for 11 months from 2014 to 2015, focusing on scientific content development.
Medical Writing Experience
Jody Barbeau has a background in medical writing, having worked at Quotient Sciences as a Medical Writer for one year from 2013 to 2014 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. She also held the position of Executive Medical Writer at United BioSource Corporation from 2012 to 2013, where she focused on global market access communications. This experience has contributed to her strong foundation in creating clear and effective medical content.
Educational Background
Jody Barbeau earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Pharmacology from Newcastle University, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. She further pursued her academic career at the same institution, obtaining a PhD in Drug Development, DNA Repair, and Cancer Research in collaboration with KuDOS Pharmaceutical from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she completed postdoctoral research at King's College London and the University of Oxford, enhancing her scientific expertise.
Expertise in Scientific Communication
Jody Barbeau possesses extensive experience in scientific communication across multiple organizations. Her roles have involved developing marketing content and communications strategies that enhance understanding of complex scientific topics. This expertise is supported by her robust scientific background, which includes both academic research and practical applications in the life sciences sector.