Jessica Cornell, M.S.
Ph.D. Candidate in the Molecular Medicine Graduate Program
jcornell@som.umaryland.edu
Research
Jessica’s research focuses on understanding the relationship between paclitaxel-induced breast cancer metastasis and microtubule post translational modifications. Understanding the mechanism by which Paclitaxel and microtubule stabilization contribute to metastasis will be critical in overcoming the increased risk of cancer cell dissemination.
Accolades
- President’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship (2023-2024)
- Graduate Student Association
- President (2025), Representative for Molecular Medicine (2023-2025), Representative for Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science (2021-2023)
- University Student Government Association
- Communications Officer (2024-2025), Graduate School Senator (2021-2024)
- Student Advisory Committee
- Secretary (2025), Representative for Molecular Medicine (2024)
- Students for Non-Academic Careers
- Co-Founder and President (2024-2025)
- Neuroscience Outreach and Volunteer Association
- PR Coordinator (2024-2025)
- Nucleate
- Co-Managing Director for DC/Baltimore Chapter (2024-2025)
Education
- M.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science
- B.S. in Biotechnology
- James Madison University
- A.A.S.
Hobbies
When Jessica has time, she enjoys cooking, reading, drawing, working out, going to concerts, and playing mahjong.
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