Jessica Spinelli Ph.D

Jessica is interested in the adaptive reprogramming of cancer cells under the selective pressure imposed by therapeutics that enriches the microenvironment with resistant cells. Specifically, she is interested in understanding the metabolic requirements that support this transition. Her work is supported by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Most defining life moment: Earning last place in the 4th grade spelling bee for misspelling banana
Favorite song: Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani