Jillian Perry
About Jillian Perry
Jillian Perry is a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she has been engaged in research activities since 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and has previously worked as a Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Research Assistant.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Jillian Perry currently serves as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she engages in research activities as part of the NIH INRO (Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities) program. This program is designed to provide research training and career development opportunities, allowing her to contribute to significant scientific research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jillian Perry earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) from 2019 to 2023. During her time at UMBC, she was a member of the Honors College, which offers an enriched academic experience for high-achieving students. Additionally, she participated in the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which focuses on increasing diversity among future leaders in science and technology.
Background
Jillian Perry completed her high school education at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, where she achieved her High School Diploma from 2012 to 2019. Her educational journey laid the foundation for her future studies in biological sciences and her commitment to research in the field.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role at the NIH, Jillian Perry worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute from 2020 to 2023. She also served as a Teaching Assistant for Biochemistry in the UMBC Department of Biological Sciences for four months in 2022. These positions provided her with valuable hands-on experience in research and teaching within the biological sciences.