Lucy Ellis PhD
About Lucy Ellis PhD
Lucy Ellis, PhD, serves as the Director at Exscientia, where she applies her extensive expertise in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK). With a strong background in both academia and industry, she has held various roles in prominent organizations, including AstraZeneca and Pharmaron, over her career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Exscientia
Lucy Ellis serves as Director at Exscientia, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing projects related to drug discovery and development. Her expertise in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) plays a crucial role in guiding the company's research initiatives. Based in London, England, she contributes to a multidisciplinary team focused on innovative approaches to drug design.
Previous Experience in DMPK
Prior to her current role, Lucy Ellis worked at Pharmaron as Associate Principal Scientist II in DMPK from 2020 to 2022 in London. She also held the position of DMPK Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca from 2017 to 2020 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her experience includes significant roles at the Drug Discovery Unit at the University of Dundee and as a Post-doctoral associate at the University of Liverpool, where she focused on pharmacogenomics and drug safety.
Educational Background
Lucy Ellis has an extensive educational background in the life sciences. She completed her PhD in Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Aberdeen from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, she earned an MSc in Toxicology from the University of Birmingham in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology from the University of Wales, Cardiff, from 2000 to 2004. This academic foundation supports her expertise in DMPK and pharmacokinetics.
Skills and Expertise
Lucy Ellis possesses a strong understanding of DMPK and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), particularly in the context of animal models and their translation to human applications. She has proven supervisory experience, mentoring junior team members and students. Her interpersonal skills enhance her ability to communicate complex data effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that DMPK and PK/PD data are accurately analyzed and interpreted.