Jillian Jetmore
About Jillian Jetmore
Jillian Jetmore is an IRTA Postbac Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, focusing on pediatric mitochondrial disease and immune function. She has a background in biology and has previously worked in patient care and senior living facilities.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Jillian Jetmore currently serves as an IRTA Postbac Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has been in this role since 2022, focusing on research related to pediatric mitochondrial disease and immune function. This position allows her to engage in advanced scientific inquiry and contribute to ongoing projects within Dr. Peter McGuire's lab.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before her current role at NIH, Jillian Jetmore gained valuable experience in the healthcare field. She worked as a Patient Care Technician at VCU Health Labor and Delivery from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Cedarhurst Senior Living from 2020 to 2021. These roles provided her with hands-on experience in patient care and support.
Education and Expertise
Jillian Jetmore completed her high school education at The Pembroke Hill School, earning her High School Diploma from 2014 to 2018. She then pursued higher education at the University of Richmond, where she studied Biology/Biological Sciences from 2018 to 2022. This academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, which supports her research endeavors.
Research Focus and Contributions
In her research role at the National Institutes of Health, Jillian Jetmore conducts studies on the interplay between pediatric mitochondrial disease and immune function. This research is critical for understanding the complexities of mitochondrial disorders in children and their impact on immune responses. Her work contributes to the broader field of biomedical research and aims to improve health outcomes for affected individuals.