Rowena De Jesus
About Rowena De Jesus
Rowena De Jesus is a Principal Scientist with extensive experience in biomedical research, having worked at notable institutions such as Novartis and AVEO Oncology. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine and a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from UCLA.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Rowena De Jesus serves as a Principal Scientist at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she leads research initiatives focused on innovative therapeutic approaches. Her responsibilities include overseeing scientific projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance the company's mission in biotechnology.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Rowena De Jesus has extensive experience in the biotechnology sector. She worked at Sana Biotechnology as a Scientist from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Scientist for 8 months in 2021. Prior to this, she was a Scientist at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research from 2013 to 2019, where she contributed to drug discovery efforts. Her tenure at AVEO Oncology as a Senior Research Associate from 2011 to 2012 further solidified her expertise in research and development.
Educational Background
Rowena De Jesus holds a Master's degree in Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in scientific research and public health.
Research Contributions and Collaborations
Rowena De Jesus has made significant contributions to the field of drug discovery. She has been involved in the development of high-throughput genetic screens for novel target discovery across various disease indications. Additionally, she has collaborated with computational biologists to define and prioritize hit calling strategies, enhancing the efficiency of research processes.
Diverse Professional Experience
In addition to her scientific roles, Rowena De Jesus has diverse professional experience. She worked as a Senior Research Technician at Tufts University for nine years, and as a Yoga Instructor at YMCA from 2008 to 2011. She also held a position as a Research and Development Analyst at Nutro Products and completed an internship at Grassroot Soccer, where she organized training sessions to support team initiatives.