Biology Education

Jackie received her BS from WPI in biomedical engineering. She then continued on to Brown studying cellular mechanics and its relevance to tissue function and disease. After earning her PhD, she pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at Brown focusing on tissue engineering. In 2012, she joined the faculty at Brown and worked to develop and expand two master's programs (Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology). Currently, Jackie directs the Biotechnology Masters Program which includes oversight of the program’s curriculum and adjuncts, advising, financial leadership, and industry outreach. She is also the chair of the Therapeutic Sciences Graduate Program (TSGP) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and a member of the Graduate Committee. Jackie teaches BIOL 1070 Biotechnology and Global Health, BIOL 2167 In Vitro Models for Disease, and BIOL 2180 Experiential Learning in Industry.