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Jessica Tumolo, Ph.D.


Jason MacGurn Lab

My research aims to understand how signaling molecules, like kinases, contribute to the regulation of nutrient uptake, and therefore cellular homeostasis.

Recent Papers: J Cell Biol. 2019 Mar 4;218(3):977-992 ; Elife. 2017 Nov 13;6. pii: e29176

How Vanderbilt made an impact: The BRET office made a huge impact on my training at Vanderbilt. Through the PhD Career Connections seminar, ASPIRE modules, and the annual career symposium, I gained exposure to career tracks. Once I identified job opportunities I wanted, I used the CV/Resume Drop in clinic extensively, which I think was instrumental in landing job interviews and ultimately job offers.

Next plans: I’m headed off to work as a Human Molecular Geneticist in a whole-genome/whole-exome sequencing diagnostic lab!