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Jessica Da Gama Duarte obtained her PhD in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 2015. She developed novel protein microarray-based tumor antigen arrays and was recruited as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute in Australia to investigate the translational capacity of these arrays. As a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University, she leads projects focused on early cancer detection, immunotherapy prediction, and the role of B cells and Tertiary Lymphoid Structures in anti-tumor immunity. Jessica is an invited speaker at numerous conferences, including the Lorne Cancer Conference and the Australasian Melanoma Conference, where she shares her expertise on cancer research. She has also co-founded and chaired the ONJCRI Postdoctoral Committee, organized various symposiums, and contributed to educational content for cancer sciences courses. Jessica is actively involved in promoting diversity in research and has participated in initiatives targeting community engagement, including the Cure Cancer ambassador program. Her research interests include B cells, antibody production, and tumor immunology with applications in cancer biology.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Leading research projects in cancer detection and immunology.
Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute • Australia
Investigating tumor immunology and developing novel cancer detection methods.
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