Jessica Mac Neil
About Jessica Mac Neil
Jessica Mac Neil is a Teaching Assistant at UMass Boston, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology and focuses her research on telomere function related to infertility in mutant zebrafish.
Work at UMass Boston
Jessica Mac Neil has been a Teaching Assistant at UMass Boston since 2017. In this role, she supports faculty and students in the Biology department. Additionally, she has worked as a Research Assistant at UMass Boston since 2015. Her involvement in the Siegfried lab allows her to engage in research that combines classical genetic techniques with modern methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Mac Neil earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Boston, graduating Magna Cum Laude and as an Honors College Scholar with Honors in Biology in 2017. She continued her education at the same institution, completing a Doctor of Philosophy in the Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal (MCOB) Program in 2022. Her academic training provides a strong foundation for her research focus on telomere function and infertility in mutant zebrafish.
Research Focus
Jessica Mac Neil's research centers on characterizing telomere function as it relates to infertility in mutant zebrafish. This area of study is significant in understanding genetic factors that may contribute to reproductive challenges. Her work in the Siegfried lab incorporates both traditional genetic methods and contemporary research techniques.
Professional Experience at Stop & Shop
In addition to her academic roles, Jessica Mac Neil has worked at Stop & Shop since 2012. She currently holds the position of Assistant Customer Service Department Head, where she has gained extensive experience in customer service and team management over the past 12 years.
High School Education
Jessica Mac Neil completed her high school education at Weymouth High School from 2009 to 2013. This foundational education prepared her for her subsequent studies in biology and research.