Barb is currently the CEO of Response Biomedical Corporation, a Vancouver-based acute care diagnostics leader known for products that improve patient outcomes and support health reforms. A patent-holder and author of numerous academic publications, Barb is also an active leader in the global medical diagnostic community and a sought-after mentor to fellow CEOs. Since 2019, she has served as Chair of the Board of Acetech, a non-profit organization for leaders of companies innovating with technology.

Dr. Kinnaird holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of British Columbia. She conducted her post-doctoral research at the Michael Smith Laboratories in genomics and gene expression profiling in collaboration with the B.C. Genome Sciences Centre while acting as a consultant for the Proteomics division of Incyte Genomics Inc. She continues to share her expertise in life sciences as an Advisor to Genome BC and Global Affairs Canada.