Jessica Posada Was Named Inaugural Recipient of the Debbie’s Dream Early Career Investigator Award

About the role

Dr. Jessica Posada has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Debbie’s Dream Early Career Investigator in Gastroesophageal Cancer Translational Research Award. This prestigious training position, awarded through a competitive national selection process led by Dr. Yelena Janjigian, will be held by Dr. Posada starting August this year.

Responsibilities

Dr. Posada will join Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) as a postdoctoral trainee embedded in the Janjigian Lab and the broader Gastroesophageal Cancer Therapeutics Accelerator. Her role involves working closely with a team of oncologists, pathologists, and translational scientists on projects integrating tissue- and blood-based biomarkers with preclinical models to advance new treatment strategies for patients with gastroesophageal cancer.

Requirements

Dr. Posada brings a strong foundation in molecular biology and clinical pathology to this role. She earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Cell and Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University, received her MD from the University of Colorado Denver, and completed an Anatomic Pathology Residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, followed by a Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital, part of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Associate in the Laboratory of Systems Cancer Biology at Rockefeller University.

Qualifications

Dr. Posada's appointment represents a shared commitment by MSK and Debbie’s Dream Foundation to foster early-career translational researchers and to advance innovative science in gastroesophageal cancer.

Skills

Dr. Posada's expertise in molecular biology and clinical pathology positions her well for this role, which requires a deep understanding of both biological mechanisms and patient care.

Benefits

The award provides Dr. Posada with the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in gastroesophageal cancer research and to contribute to groundbreaking translational studies.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the provided information.

Schedule

The schedule details are not specified in the provided information.

Benefits

The benefits package includes access to cutting-edge research facilities, mentorship from renowned scientists, and opportunities for professional development and collaboration within the MSK community.