Jessica Wong
About Jessica Wong
Jessica Wong is a Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with over 10 years of experience in tumor immunology and cancer biology.
Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jessica Wong currently holds the position of Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She began her tenure in this role in July 2020. Her work focuses on tumor immunology and cancer biology, and she has significant expertise in multi-color flow cytometry and immune assays. With over a decade of experience in the field, Jessica is skilled in the drug discovery process and effective communication and teamwork across different groups.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before becoming a Principal Scientist, Jessica Wong worked as a Research Scientist I/II in Immuno-Oncology/Oncology Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb. She held this position from 2015 to 2020 in Princeton, New Jersey. During this period, she gained extensive experience in oncology and drug discovery, furthering her expertise in cancer biology and tumor immunology.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Experience
Jessica Wong's career at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, spans nearly a decade. She worked as a Senior Research Technician in the lab of Dr. Catherine J. Wu from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she held the roles of Research Technician and Senior Research Technician in the lab of Dr. Karen S. Anderson from 2006 to 2011. Her time at Dana-Farber involved significant hands-on research and technical expertise in cancer biology.
Early Career and Education
Jessica Wong began her career as a Research Assistant at Swarthmore College from 2005 to 2006 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Swarthmore College, where she studied Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Chinese Studies from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation provided her with the essential skills and knowledge that she has built upon throughout her career.