Jessica Peura
About Jessica Peura
Jessica Peura is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Fulcrum Therapeutics, where she has contributed to research projects since 2020. She holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Northeastern University, and has prior experience in functional genomics and cell line development through co-op positions at Fulcrum Therapeutics and Pfizer.
Work at Fulcrum Therapeutics
Jessica Peura has been actively involved in research activities at Fulcrum Therapeutics since the beginning of her undergraduate studies. She currently holds the position of Undergraduate Research Assistant, a role she has maintained since 2020. Prior to this, she worked as a Functional Genomics Co-op at Fulcrum Therapeutics for six months in 2020. During her time at Fulcrum, she has contributed to various research projects, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Peura pursued her education at Northeastern University, where she studied Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. She completed her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees over a five-year period from 2017 to 2022. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in bioengineering principles, which she applies in her research roles.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Before her current role at Fulcrum Therapeutics, Jessica gained practical experience through various internships. In 2018, she worked as a Laboratory Intern at the University of Vermont for two months. In 2019, she served as a Cell Line Development Co-op at Pfizer in Andover, Massachusetts, for five months. These positions allowed her to develop skills in functional genomics and cell line development.
High School Education
Jessica Peura completed her high school education at Mount Mansfield Union High School, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2013 to 2017. This foundational education set the stage for her future academic and professional pursuits in the fields of bioengineering and biomedical engineering.