Podcast Host Biographies

Biography

Eleanor has been working at the cutting edge of bioinformatics for over 20 years. As founder of Diamond Age, she led the company’s evolution from a small, project-based service provider to a full-fledged consultancy that works closely with clients to tackle their most difficult research challenges. Trained as a computational biologist, Eleanor has deep expertise in transcriptional profiling as well as drug discovery and development. She earned her doctorate degree in bioinformatics from Oxford University and spent years in biomedical research at The Institute for Genomic Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and The Broad Institute.

Biography

Dr. Jessica StLouis is a senior scientific consultant at BioTeam, where she works with biomedical research organizations to support strategic planning, scientific engagement, and initiatives that strengthen their data and computing ecosystems. Her work focuses on helping institutions align their research goals with scalable infrastructure and emerging technologies that accelerate scientific discovery. In addition to her consulting work, Jessica contributes to business development and leads BioTeam’s social media and scientific content initiatives, helping translate complex technical topics into accessible insights for the broader community. She is particularly passionate about webinar development, scientific communication, and working directly with researchers to understand their evolving needs. She actively engages with researchers, engineers, and institutional leaders, serving as a connector who brings diverse perspectives together to advance research and collaboration. Prior to joining BioTeam, Jessica spent 17 years as a clinician, bringing firsthand experience working directly with patients. She brings that same mission-driven perspective to her work today, helping connect scientific vision, technical teams, and research outcomes.

Biography

Allison Proffitt is the executive editor of Bio-IT World and other titles under the Cambridge Innovation Publishing umbrella and the producer of several podcasts including Trends from the Trenches, Breaking Health, Medtech Talk, Bioprocessing Unfiltered, The Scope of Things, and more in the healthcare and life sciences space. She is a science writer with a background in biology and chemistry, research experience in cancer biology, and an expanding repertoire in biotech, AI, and battery chemistry. Previously, she worked at Chemical & Engineering News, Modern Drug Discovery, and Forbes. She has a bachelor’s degree in the communication of science, engineering, and technology from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree in science and medical writing from Johns Hopkins University.