Dr. Jessica Fortin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jessica S. Fortin joined the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine as an assistant professor in August 2021. She holds a combined DVM-PhD degree from Université de Montréal and has a Master of Science with honors in medicinal chemistry as well as a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy. Dr. Fortin completed her veterinary anatomic pathology training in 2018 at the University of Missouri. She has previous experience at Michigan State University where she launched the Fortin Drug Discovery Lab as a fixed-term assistant professor. With extensive training in veterinary pathology and toxicology, Dr. Fortin’s research interests focus on drug discovery and the implications of protein folding disorders. She is a diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Anatomic Pathologists and the American Board of Toxicology, having built a career committed to integrating her knowledge of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology into practical applications in veterinary medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Conducted research and teaching in veterinary medicine.

Pharmacist

— Present

Pharmacie Nicole Brouillard • Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada

Provided pharmaceutical care to patients.

Graduate Research Student

— Present

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ, USA

Engaged in research within the Medicinal Chemistry Program.

Pharmacist

— Present

Pharmacie Legare et Royer • Quebec, QC, Canada

Performed pharmaceutical duties and patient consultations.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.