Cassandra Martinez Jordan
About Cassandra Martinez Jordan
Cassandra Martinez Jordan is a Post Baccalaureate IRTA at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. She has a background in biology and has held various research and supervisory roles in academic and food service settings.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Cassandra Martinez Jordan currently serves as a Post-baccalaureate IRTA at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to research focused on immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Her role involves gaining experience in BSL-3 laboratory work, which is critical for handling pathogens that pose a risk to public health.
Research Experience at NIAID
In her current position, Cassandra participates in research within the lab of Katrin Mayer-Barber at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Her work centers on studying immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a significant area of research given the global impact of tuberculosis on health.
Educational Background in Biology
Cassandra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Aurora University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. This academic foundation provided her with essential knowledge and skills applicable to her research endeavors in the field of immunology.
Previous Research and Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Cassandra worked as a Post-baccalaureate Research Fellow at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 2018 to 2020. She also gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Aurora University from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she has held various positions in the service industry, including a Shift Supervisor role at KFC from 2014 to 2017.
Technical Skills and Expertise Development
Cassandra is developing expertise in flow cytometry and data analysis, utilizing tools such as FlowJo and R. These skills are essential for analyzing complex biological data and contribute to her effectiveness in her current research role.