Louise Bird
About Louise Bird
Louise Bird serves as the Head of Protein Science Group at Exscientia, where she has worked since 2018. With over 20 years of experience in protein analysis, she previously held a position as Senior Research Scientist at Oxford University for a decade.
Work at Exscientia
Louise Bird serves as the Head of Protein Science Group at Exscientia, a role she has held since 2018. In this position, she leads a team dedicated to the production of proteins for characterization through various biophysical techniques, in vitro pharmacology, and structural biology. Her work contributes valuable data to Exscientia's AI system, enhancing the company's capabilities in drug discovery and development.
Previous Experience at Oxford University
Prior to her role at Exscientia, Louise Bird worked at Oxford University as a Senior Research Scientist from 2006 to 2016. During her decade at the Oxford Protein Production Facility (OPPF-UK) within the Research Complex at Harwell, she focused on structural and functional analyses of proteins, further developing her expertise in this field.
Education and Expertise
Louise Bird earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, studying from 1984 to 1988. She later pursued a D. Phil. in Genetic Engineering of Brewing Yeast at the same institution, completing her studies from 1989 to 1992. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in protein expression and purification, as well as structural and functional analyses of diverse protein classes.
Leadership in Protein Science
As the Head of Protein Science Group at Exscientia, Louise Bird leads a team focused on the production and characterization of proteins. Her leadership involves overseeing projects that utilize biophysical techniques and in vitro pharmacology, contributing to advancements in structural biology and enhancing the understanding of protein functions.