Who Is Brianne Barker? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Brianne Barker, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on December 1, 2023!

Brianne Barker Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Brianne Barker is a Biology Professor from Madison, New Jersey.

NameBrianne Barker
Location & ResidenceMadison, New Jersey, United States
Profession & JobsAssociate Professor at Drew University, Podcast Co-host
Gender & SexFemale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican
Education & SchoolPhD in Immunology from Harvard University; BS in Biology from Duke University
Relationships & Family
Biography & More DetailsDr. Brianne Barker is an immunologist with a focus on research, teaching, and science communication. She has been at Drew University since 2013, teaching various biology courses. Her research includes studying innate immune responses to viral infection and vaccines. She co-hosts two podcasts: “This Week in Virology” and “Immune”. Barker began her academic journey at Duke University, followed by a PhD at Harvard University. She also had postdoctoral training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Brianne Barker, currently residing in Madison, New Jersey, is an accomplished Associate Professor at Drew University. With a rich educational background, including a PhD in Immunology from Harvard University and a BS in Biology from Duke University, Barker has carved a niche in the field of immunology. Her professional journey encompasses not only teaching various biology courses but also delving into research focused on innate immune responses to viral infection and vaccines. Beyond academia, Barker extends her expertise to science communication, co-hosting two notable podcasts: “This Week in Virology” and “Immune”. Her career trajectory includes significant postdoctoral training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, further solidifying her expertise in the field. Barker’s contributions to science and education are noteworthy, reflecting her dedication and passion for immunology and virology.

Brianne Barker Jeopardy Results & Statistics

Looking to find out how Brianne Barker did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Friday, 1 December 2023Garrett Marcotte
Boulder, Colorado
Software Engineer

Winning Score: $27,400
Round 2 Score: $27,400
Round 1 Score: $7,800
Bryce Hwang
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ophthalmology Resident

Final Score: $10,400
Round 2 Score: $10,400
Round 1 Score: $2,800
Brianne Barker
Madison, New Jersey
Biology Professor

Final Score: $4,399
Round 2 Score: $12,600
Round 1 Score: $2,600
Thursday, 28 July 2022Brianne Barker
Madison, New Jersey
Biology Professor
1 Day Winnings of $11,700

Final Score: $5
Round 2 Score: $13,800
Round 1 Score: $7,400
Heidi Reese
Originally Bay City, Michigan
Patent Examiner

Final Score: $14,500
Round 2 Score: $7,300
Round 1 Score: $2,800
Katrina Hill
Alexandria, Virginia
Non-Profit Professional

Winning Score: $27,601
Round 2 Score: $20,200
Round 1 Score: $3,000
Wednesday, 27 July 2022Ed Coulson
Dana Point, California
Economics & Real Estate Professor
2 Day Winnings of $40,200

Final Score: $5,800
Round 2 Score: $17,600
Round 1 Score: $3,600
Colleen Birney
Milford, Connecticut
Court Monitor

Final Score: $6,000
Round 2 Score: $8,200
Round 1 Score: $2,000
Brianne Barker
Madison, New Jersey
Biology Professor

Winning Score: $11,700
Round 2 Score: $14,700
Round 1 Score: $8,700

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