Jessica Cheng
About Jessica Cheng
Jessica Cheng is a Software Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2020 on interdisciplinary projects that merge biology and computer science. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Biology from Northeastern University, completed in 2020.
Work at Broad Institute
Jessica Cheng has been employed as a Software Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In her role, she has participated in interdisciplinary projects that integrate biology and computer science. Her work contributes to software development initiatives that support genomic research, aligning with the institute's mission to advance understanding of biology and disease.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Cheng earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science and Biology from Northeastern University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both computational techniques and biological principles, enabling her to effectively contribute to projects at the intersection of these fields.
Previous Experience
Before joining the Broad Institute, Jessica Cheng gained practical experience as a Software Engineer Co-op at Moderna in 2019, where she worked for five months in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additionally, she served as a Vector Bio Co-op at bluebird bio in 2018, also for five months in Cambridge. These roles allowed her to develop relevant skills in software engineering within the biotechnology sector.
Interdisciplinary Contributions
At the Broad Institute, Jessica Cheng has contributed to the integration of computer science and life sciences. Her involvement in interdisciplinary projects emphasizes the importance of combining these fields to enhance research capabilities and drive innovation in genomic studies.