Jessica is a PhD candidate in biochemistry and molecular cell biology (BMCB). She graduated from Stony Brook University, earning a bachelor's degree with honors in biology with a specialization in developmental genetics. She joined the Helmann lab in 2019 and is interested in cell envelope stress responses. Her research focuses on understanding the coordination of cell membrane and peptidoglycan synthesis in response to cell wall stresses. When not doing experiments, Jessica enjoys baking sourdough bread, ballroom dancing, and obsessing over corgis.
