Scott Henderson
About Scott Henderson
Scott Henderson is a Senior Scientist at BenevolentAI with a diverse background in both academic and industrial settings, including experience in plant metabolism research and healthcare assistance.
Title
Scott Henderson holds the position of Senior Scientist at BenevolentAI. He joined the company in October 2020, bringing his extensive experience in both academic and industrial settings to the role.
Professional Background
Scott Henderson has a varied professional background that spans both academic and industrial positions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery in the Greater Nashville Area from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Temporary Discovery Scientist in Chemistry at Evotec for three months in 2018, worked on plant metabolism at Charles River Laboratories as an Assistant Scientist, and held an Industrial Placement position in Chemistry at Eisai. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Trainee Healthcare Assistant at Boots UK.
Education and Expertise
Scott Henderson earned his Master of Chemistry (MChem) in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry from The University of Edinburgh, completing his studies in 2014. He pursued further educational endeavors as a PhD Student at the University of Sussex from 2015 to 2019. His academic journey has equipped him with considerable expertise in medicinal chemistry and biochemical research.
Experience at BenevolentAI
Scott Henderson has been working at BenevolentAI as a Senior Scientist since October 2020. In this role, he leverages his experience in both academic and industrial settings to contribute to innovative scientific projects. His work at BenevolentAI focuses on the application of artificial intelligence to drug discovery and development.
Early Career and Industrial Placements
Scott Henderson’s early career includes significant industrial placements and roles. He gained hands-on experience in chemistry during his placement at Eisai, and he developed a foundational understanding of healthcare by working as a Trainee Healthcare Assistant at Boots UK. These early roles have contributed to his broad expertise and practical knowledge in the field.