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Jessica Sawyer is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University. With a PhD from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, she specializes in the study of organ boundary communication and non-stem-cell mechanisms of tissue repair. Her research has focused on various aspects of developmental biology, particularly using Drosophila as a model system to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms driving organ regeneration and tissue responses. She has contributed to significant discoveries regarding how specific codon usage influences mRNA expression and the dynamics of differentiation in Drosophila neurons. Jessica leads courses in pharmacology and is dedicated to undergraduate studies, actively mentoring the next generation of scientists, and directing the Amgen Scholars Program at Duke. Her work is published in high-impact journals, reflecting her keen insight into the intricacies of cellular processes and development. Jessica is known for her commitment to teaching and mentorship in the science community.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Conduct research in organ boundary communication and tissue repair mechanisms, lead undergraduate studies in pharmacology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)